smidgen

variants also smidgeon or smidgin or smidge

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Recent Examples of smidgen But the in-between woman sees a smidge of what’s happening. Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 The asking price is a smidge under $7 million, with Rochelle Atlas Maize of Nourmand & Associates holding the listing. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025 The motorized arch is a smidge longer than that on the Hug and thus will reach the P-spot more easily. Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025 Meanwhile, olive oil esters not only condition lashes, but also add a smidge of luster. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smidgen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smidgen
Noun
  • Now for other people whose crepe myrtles look like yours, black bark and white specks are classic signs of crepe myrtle scales.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
  • There’s nothing worse than applying a full face of makeup, only for your best mascara to end up in smears or black specks across your face.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Subtle bits of faux wheat give it additional texture, and there’s an attached loop in the back for easy hanging.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • There’s trouble in paradise in this surprisingly profound soccer comedy, which takes an episode from 2002 that passed most of the world by but left the Republic of Ireland in bits, so much so that it was even compared (elsewhere, obviously) to the death of Princess Diana.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In the bathroom, your skin isn't the only thing that shed particles that turn into dust.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • It’s assumed that there are more relationships, and deeper (mathematical) connections, between the particles that are known to exist in the Universe.
    Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Brushed with mayonnaise, the cobs develop a rich and smoky flavor from the grill while a sprinkling of cotija cheese adds a touch of tanginess.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
  • It’s finished with a generous sprinkling of salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Destroyed in one second by my mother, its shreds tossed into the garbage can under the sink.
    Miriam Toews September 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
  • But shreds of the original were repurposed and reimagined into a new statement.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Right now, the studio seems focused on delivering quality, memorable, and creative games that people want to play not just because of the brand name splash screen that will appear before the main menu.
    David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.
    Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, glitter shadow spilled under her eyes, filling in her waterline next to a brown eyeliner with hints of gold.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Crafted Flatzz are available in five different artisanal recipes, according to Pizza Hut, including a Three Cheese Flatzz that is layered with sweet marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, Romano and a hint of oregano.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Its black and white or brown flecks convey a fresh, modern feel that's ideal for breaking away from the tyranny of basics.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Smidgen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smidgen. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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