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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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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Their main flaw is that the protagonists rarely display a shred of agency or activity.
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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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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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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
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Betts is making his splash at the plate again.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Harsher penalties do little to deter crime or prevent recidivism among young people.
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“Scintilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scintilla. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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