smatterings

plural of smattering

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of smatterings Expect smatterings of New England leaves to be on display throughout the journey. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 But don’t be surprised if there are smatterings of green and white all over the stadium, some from afar and others grown in the Kansas City area over a short time. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot. — Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 But across the country, families—first in smatterings, now in droves—are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot. — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026 Before the doors swung open at the ICNA Relief Food Pantry in suburban Glendale Heights on a recent Thursday, volunteers in lime-yellow hi-vis vests were putting out large boxes of vegetables and fruit and trays of breads, buns and a few smatterings of cookies from a nearby bakery. — Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 The main floor showcases leather goods, along with smatterings of rtw, cueing up the full breadth of the Saint Laurent product universe, which also includes jewelry, high-end home objects, eyewear and fragrances. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025 The lyrics – and the fans – are multilingual, flowing seamlessly between Arabic and smatterings of French, English, German, and Spanish. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smatterings
Noun
  • It is balanced in a way that few other pastas could hope for, containing an abundance of greens to counter punchy sausage and handfuls of Parmesan.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • One account describes pouring 40 handfuls of water, each accompanied by good wishes; another describes pouring water 40 times over the newborn’s head using an eggshell.
    — Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The busy bar is surrounded by couples sipping cocktails and jazz music plays gently in the background.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Within the couples’ apartments, Heggessey suggested Channel 4 could install CCTV, use individual safe words and panic buttons, and provide lockable ensuite bathrooms.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Smatterings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smatterings. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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