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also smidgeon
or smidgin
or smidge
as in glimmer
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
That changed a bit on a sunny Saturday in San Francisco, the contest assuming a smidgen of campaign heat — chanting crowds, sign-waving supporters, call-and-response from the audience — as the state party held its annual convention in this bluest of cities.
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Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Completed this year by Plus Development on nearly an acre of land that previously held a 1970s house, the striking stone and flat-roof structure on Stone Meadow Lane has only just become available, asking a smidge under $20 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
By and large, Kenny comes off as a nice guy, if not a smidge obnoxious.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
For more standout Indianapolis restaurants — including several that are a smidge more affordable — check out our list of Indy's 21 defining restaurants.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Completed this year by Plus Development on nearly an acre of land that previously held a 1970s house, the striking stone and flat-roof structure on Stone Meadow Lane has only just become available, asking a smidge under $20 million.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026
By and large, Kenny comes off as a nice guy, if not a smidge obnoxious.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
For more standout Indianapolis restaurants — including several that are a smidge more affordable — check out our list of Indy's 21 defining restaurants.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smidgen
Noun
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Following three straight 100-loss seasons that led to a front-office house cleaning, Rockies fans are peering down the road for glimmers of hope.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Thus, Archer says the book offers a glimmer of hope to its readers.—
Gqlshare,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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British broadcasting rules allowed for a liberal sprinkling of F-words.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Yet, in the verdant oasis of San Pedro, there’s actually a sprinkling of life.—
Mark Johanson,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And further out in the disk, the astronomers have spotted a third, smaller break in the material—a tantalizing hint that matter there may have already collapsed into a planet closer to Saturn’s size.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Mar. 2026
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Following this discovery, astronomers found hints of an additional object closer to WISPIT 2, confirming this to be a planet using the Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the VLT Interferometer (VLTI).—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with a shred of empathy would have a hard time understanding why a person would ever do this.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Hours and hours of rolling green hills and rice paddies passed by the windows, the pale pools amid the shoots flashing bits of sky.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A little speck on the metaphorical Southlake Carroll wall that’s been historically dominated by its eight-time state champion football program.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Learning how to apply mascara correctly can level up your whole eye look—but without the proper technique, even the best mascara can leave you with clumps, smears, or black specks across your face.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To channel the look, pair a bucket hat with a slouchy polo tee and loafers—bright red trousers offer the perfect splash of modernity.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kids love the family zone, featuring an oceanfront splash pool, mini-water park, swimming pool, jungle gym, and a kids club, while everyone will appreciate the spacious family rooms with connecting options.—
Sheryl Nance Nash,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are a host of other things available to entertain your littles, tweens, and teens around town, including The Butterfly Conservatory, Eco-Discovery Center, Shipwreck Museum, and Truman Waterfront Park’s splash pad.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Smidgen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smidgen. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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