NUTSHELLS Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

nutshells

noun

plural of nutshell

as in fragments

something small in size, amount, or range a nutshell of a fan base

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Recent Examples of nutshells Archaeobotanists find various parts of plants, including seeds, chaff, fruit pits, nutshells and cobs. — Alexandria Mitchem Hansen, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025 And these nutshells that are now all restored have been used for that purpose for more than eight decades. — Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Along the edge of the fantastically thin solar crescent, the brilliant orange points known as Baily’s Beads flash and disappear—the last fragments of photospheric light visible through deep lunar valleys.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, the tray, crafted from natural capiz shell and embellished with gold leaf fragments, is a signature MacKenzie-Childs piece, reimagined to echo Dibs’ hero innovation, the Status Stick Face-and-Body Highlighter.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of fragments

Noun

There are whispers of a speakeasy opening downstairs in the coming months, which gives the restaurant extra potential to become a go-to dinner spot that seamlessly transitions into a night out.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
Wildwood is a dark tale, with whispers of a witch, set against the beautiful yet formidable backdrop of rural New England.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of whispers

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The new map for the 3rd district cut out Republican strongholds like Roseville and Lincoln and now includes parts of Folsom, Rancho Cordova, Auburn, Truckee and South Lake Tahoe.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
The district has consistently favored Republicans in recent presidential elections, though Democrats have made gains in some parts of Texas.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of parts

Noun

A lot of higher-frequency sound from machinery, bits of people’s conversations, and some general hum still came through.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
While most bits of ice and rock that burn up are the size of dust grains or pebbles, fireballs arise from debris ranging from the size of a marble to that of a small boulder.

— Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bits

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Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026

Definition of mouthfuls

Noun

The Oxford team used ultrafast terahertz spectroscopy, which basically fires laser pulses lasting mere fractions of a second.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
The refresh rate of E Ink panels is on the order of fractions of a second, too slow for any sort of video content, and the display is monochrome to boot.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fractions

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The Orlando Sentinel’s 150th Anniversary event series continues with its tastiest panel yet as local farmers and chefs discuss the ins and outs of farm-to-table while guests enjoy light bites.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Other bites served through the evening include carne asada tacos, street corn in a cup and mini tamales.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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