variants
also smidgeons
or smidgins
or smidges
as in sprinklings
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 Synonyms for smidgens
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Noun
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But glimmers of a happier World Cup are already there to see.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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Early glimmers of this shift in the law first appeared following a spree of shaky prosecutions of anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles last summer.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Noun
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These black specks show up each autumn, congregating on my screens and windowsill, and complicating my desire to open the window on a pleasant day.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
4 Nov. 2025
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The vacuum is dedicated to getting even the tiniest specks of dirt, circling back two or three times until the area is spotless.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These bags offer warmth, safety, and peace of mind for parents who want to bring their littles on all of their camping trips.—
Joe Jackson,
Outside,
18 Nov. 2025
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Superficial commentary masquerading as review does little to advance an honest debate about how the United States should navigate a dangerous world.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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There’s a lot happening here—the shifting perspectives, the gradient splashes—but Arsh somehow orchestrates real beauty within the chaos.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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This 10-liter sack keeps clothes, electronics, and food protected from rain, river splashes, and condensation.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Today’s Quordle hints and answers are just ahead.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Blanche may have denied before Congress that the weaponization fund was moving ahead, but others have been less categorical, dropping hints that payouts remain in play.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
Noun
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No scrubbing burnt-on bits and no need for extra pans.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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The scene of the crime is no place for bits.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
10 Dec. 2025
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At the same time, brides continue to look for ways to add their personal touches and style points to their big day—and everyone knows Swift likes to weave an Easter egg or two into her looks.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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These touches set the sandals apart from their plainer counterparts.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Smidgens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smidgens. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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