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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
By and large, Kenny comes off as a nice guy, if not a smidge obnoxious.
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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
Besides, that’s a smidgen to the $42 million Cohen will be paying Bichette next year (see below).
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
This was a smidge below Wall Street forecasts.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
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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
Besides, that’s a smidgen to the $42 million Cohen will be paying Bichette next year (see below).
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
This was a smidge below Wall Street forecasts.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smidgen
Noun
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Yet by the end of Saturday night, there were slight glimmers of optimism for a team that hasn’t had much to cheer for this season.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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There is also a glimmer of hope on the horizon that an infusion of payroll flexibility could come under a new owner — who could be in place sometime in the season’s first month — and that the Padres could add a starting pitcher via trade.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cannes has prided itself on mixing the cream of the arthouse crop with a sprinkling of big studio buzz movies, but the latter are looking very thin on the ground this edition.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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This dessert speaks for itself, requiring no more than a sprinkling of powdered sugar.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that along with the switch to colder weather, there could be some light snow.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The offerings are pure Tennessee, with not a shred of brisket to be found.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Not an ounce of human empathy, not a shred of human decency.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With a swell of applause and a burst of smoke and explosions, Fuerza closed out the night — an apt ending for a band that isn’t afraid to break the rules a little bit.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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For scuff marks or sticky buildup, Stein likes to use a slightly stronger vinegar solution or a damp cloth with a tiny bit of dish soap.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Desmond Fairchild got a speck of dust in his eye and Dotty, tut-tutting with concern, lent him a tissue to blow his nose.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, a gruesome smear of dark red blood could still be found on the sidewalk, with specks of blood being found near a Citi Bike charging station.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Kansas City Chiefs’ reshaping of their running backs room did not end with splash free-agent signing Kenneth Walker.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stung by his firing from The Lovely Bones, Wahlberg turns down The Fighter, thinking the film won’t be a big enough splash to turn his career around.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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