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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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,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The audience gets glimmers of Katie and Greg’s relationship, but the show is bogged down by dull characters like the policeman who seems to have it out for Greg, and even by its focus on Archie’s point of view, which is just a depiction of narcissism and a formulaic pseudo-midlife crisis.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sun and light glimmers and shines off this material and the entire interior looks, and feels, slick like a black lacquer has been applied throughout.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Subjects are often, to the naked eye, tiny specks of light surrounded by darkness.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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It’s built for extremes with IP68 waterproofing and 5x saltwater resistance, ensuring sea splashes or sweat won't stop its 50W of powerful audio.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Lightweight cottons and linens feel airy and relaxed, while washable blends are practical in a space consistently exposed to cooking splatter, splashes, and humidity.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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They have not been subjected to retaliation, but there have been a lot of hints of it.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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The 20-year-old’s versatility evokes hints of Kadarius Toney and Percy Havin.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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The jokes and musical bits are amusing but not groundbreaking, and the story is too light and slow to have a real impact.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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After amassing 219 rushing attempts over 14 games in his first season in Detroit, Montgomery's touches declined each of the next two seasons due to the emergence of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs.—
Matt Finkel,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Conceived of as a living, breathing body, and accompanied by various soundtracks, the textile will unite the other works on display, including Entropy Altar, which generates random numbers, yielding unpredictable patterns and touches on the human need to find meaning in data.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Smidgens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smidgens. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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