SLIVERS Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

slivers 1 of 2

noun

plural of sliver

as in shards

a small flat piece separated from a whole I got a sliver of wood stuck in my finger

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slivers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sliver

as in slices

to cut into long slender pieces carefully slivered the rattan stems into strips for basketry

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Recent Examples of slivers

Noun

But embedded in nights such as Tuesday are slivers and morsels of hope and optimism. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2026 According to reports, Brinkley would inject slivers of Billy goat gonads into human scrotums as a cure for impotence. — Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026 The play was a microcosm of the ability Harvey showcased during his rookie season to turn small slivers of space into big plays. — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Although the wealthy Gulf oil states and small slivers of Arab elites flourished within this system, for most people the American order meant only violence, hopelessness, and deprivation. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Combining the compelling crunch and taste of a macaroon cookie with slivers of chocolate in a dreamy churn, Toasted Coconut Chip won Flavor of the Year in 2026. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 This flaky white fish looks like a gourmet dish when served over a bed of couscous and dressed with mixed greens and colorful radish slivers. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026 This white and pink ombré set is elevated with gold slivers to outline each nail. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026 Arranged over the top are dollops of crema and slivers of pickled yellow squash. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slivers

Noun

Students sitting with arms linked at the elbows could only see in shards through a picket of shin guards, restricting their view of the area where classmates and roommates were dragged one by one and zip-tied face down on the spring grass.

— Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Windows had been boarded up to avoid glass shards hurting anyone in case of an explosion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of shards

Verb

Wild Lab Bakery sells decadent peanut butter cup cookies, as well, and Missy’s Pies slices up a droolworthy combo that features a layer of peanut butter on top of a chocolate brownie.

— Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
The Yellowstone River slices through its middle, a miles-long stretch of meadow called the Yellowstone Valley.

— Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of slices

Noun

The burger will drip all over your fries, which are included and cut like pickle chips.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Another signature drink is the CC Martini, vodka-based with black peppercorn and olive brine, and primed to pair well with the chips-and-caviar snack from Rodriguez’s menu.

— Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of chips

Noun

Hanging from a gantry erected in the interior courtyard of the palazzo, tire fragments are threaded together and reassembled into hulking blasting mats.

— Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
As attention fragments across endless feeds and screens, the moments people choose to show up for in person have become some of the most valuable in media.

— William Earl, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of fragments

Noun

Parmesan and red pepper flakes finish the job, making this easy kale pasta savory, spicy, and deeply satisfying—the kind of 30-minutes-or-less dinner that earns a spot in the weeknight rotation.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Glycerin, propanediol, and hyaluronic acid draw in moisture to keep dry skin looking smooth and bouncy, while emollients soften skin and prevent the formula from catching on flakes.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of flakes

Noun

Drawn from the Times or local rags, the cutouts sometimes included images; others were just bits of text from the news or obituary sections.

— Ryan Sullivan, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Unavoidably the text has been chopped and channeled, with some swapping of parts, bits of narration screwed into dialogue and events described in a paragraph blown out into scenes.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of bits

Noun

For the preview, Preston is using eX-Ray recycled cotton made from pre-consumer factory offcuts and production scraps, along with deadstock fabric from past collections.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
The storm scraps flights, concerts and sports events The storm forced a change of plans for many people.

— Matthew Mulligan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

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