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also smidgeon
or smidgin
or smidge
as in speck
a very small amount
the maid cleaned the house until there wasn't even a smidgen of dust left
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Recent Examples of smidgen
Mount Beacon is just a smidge further for a hiking daytrip and dropping into the Hudson Valley Brewery after.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2025
But then the fish gives way and a smidgen of foie gras stashed inside makes your eyes pop.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Now the Mediterranean-style digs are available again for a smidge under $22 million, with the listing shared by Weston Littlefield, Aaron Kirman, Daniel Milstein, and Gregory Ramano of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
And people willing to just have a smidgen of boldness can go straight into that space and tell amazing stories.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2025
But then the fish gives way and a smidgen of foie gras stashed inside makes your eyes pop.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Now the Mediterranean-style digs are available again for a smidge under $22 million, with the listing shared by Weston Littlefield, Aaron Kirman, Daniel Milstein, and Gregory Ramano of Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
And people willing to just have a smidgen of boldness can go straight into that space and tell amazing stories.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smidgen
Noun
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An aerial shot of the eastern hideout captures it as a mere speck beneath an expansive tree canopy.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another Halloween fanatic, Janelle Monáe fully committed to the bit by dressing as the Cat in the Hat for her Jennifer Hudson Spirit Tunnel walk.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Use a mulching mower to chop the leaves into tiny bits that can be left on the lawn to nourish the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The inspector found particle growth on the ice guard of the ice maker, dirty walls and floors in the two walk-in freezers and insufficient hot water at the hand sink and three-compartment sink.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Start the process by vigorously shaking or hanging then pounding the rug to remove loose dirt, crumbs, and other particles, then vacuum it thoroughly on both sides, using a canister vacuum with the hose or a high pile setting—and no beater bar!—
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Serve with the garnishes for sprinkling.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Scott transforms her front yard at 1728 Hanson Lane into a theater of tombstones, complete with scores of skeletons, plenty of pumpkins and a generous sprinkling of ghosts.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
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The shred of good news is that this might finally get Kate into the White House, since Grace Penn (Allison Janney) is looking for a VP.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Walston ripped up the card and let the shreds fall on Penn.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Residents enjoy the standard perks of membership to FAST, including access to the indoor competition pool, outdoor competition pool, splash pad, FAST FIT training room, and more!—
Calesa Township,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Although Fforme hasn’t previously toyed with color, Howie appeared to gradually incorporate some splashes of blues and greens among Fforme’s stock black and white designs.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Heidi Klum kept fans guessing all day with hints about her 2025 Halloween costume.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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Tender and with just a hint of salinity, fresh hauls come in from just off the coast and are served brilliantly with salad and spicy butter.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nice vanilla bean flecks and round, fatty flavor with only the subtlest hint of coconut.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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And Abrams-Draine still managed to emerge with just a few flecks of soot after getting thrown in the fire last season, picking off Justin Herbert in a loss to the Chargers and establishing himself as a building block in a spot start.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Smidgen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smidgen. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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