as in glimmer
a very small amount
there is not a scintilla of evidence for your outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of scintilla
One scintilla of fentanyl coming across any border is unacceptable on any level.
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NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
There is a scintilla of potential intrigue in this revelation, and there’s a version of this narrative that sets him up as a politically interesting threat to Isla & Co.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Where that film salvaged a scintilla of monochrome romance from the dreariness of the gig economy, this one is every bit as determined to sap the joy out of making good money at someone else’s expense.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
Just a scintilla of resignation that no-Butler makes a Celtics series look grim.
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Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for scintilla
NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
There is a scintilla of potential intrigue in this revelation, and there’s a version of this narrative that sets him up as a politically interesting threat to Isla & Co.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
Where that film salvaged a scintilla of monochrome romance from the dreariness of the gig economy, this one is every bit as determined to sap the joy out of making good money at someone else’s expense.
—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
Just a scintilla of resignation that no-Butler makes a Celtics series look grim.
—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for scintilla
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scintilla
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There’s something so heartbreaking about a refreshing dramedy series like AppleTV+'s Shrinkingthat can give you a glimmer of hope about getting help and speaking to someone to process your thoughts – in this case, a therapist.
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After the game, with the glimmer of tears in their eyes, the New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vinson Cunningham celebrated the win, and were joined by Louisa Thomas, who managed a bit more equanimity.
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The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
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There's one day left of food in the fridge, a flood in the basement, a hole in the ceiling and a group of people who are clinging to the last shreds of hope for the future.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.
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The team has a real sense of unity, as well as a sprinkling of class led by experienced defender Achraf Hakimi.
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Young guests can make a splash at the 16,000-square-foot waterpark or one of the seven freshwater pools.
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The excitement of that first game behind them, Advocaat and his players are looking to make more than just a splash in the remainder of their first tournament.
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This is done in stages, using multiple centrifuges that enrich the uranium bit by bit.
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.
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“Scintilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintilla. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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