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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In non-theme park play, the game revolves around Illumineers, glimmers, inklands, a lorebook and other buzzwords and actions that are important to players.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2026
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There’s still a long way to go to restore his status as a promising prospect, but there have been glimmers of hope the last couple weeks.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volcanic specks mushroom up from topaz seas, like a real estate brochure for The Man With The Golden Gun.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 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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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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Reviewers say the boots have a great grip, even on slick sidewalks, and love that the higher shaft helps block out splashes and snowbanks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There are some hints that weighted blankets can help with anxiety, chronic pain and sleep.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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At song’s end, the camera moved over to big-screen photos of the late Charlie Kirk and his widow, Erika Kirk, who is now in charge of TPUSA, followed by a fade to darkness and closing credit that still did not offer many hints where the performance was taking place.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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And then quite a bit of dumb bits, like really dumb bits.—
Eric Ducker,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those moments allowed O’Hara, in a mostly straight role, to add bits of signature zaniness.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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These thoughtful touches are designed to make the journey feel unhurried and seamless, from airport arrival to touchdown, emphasizing the premium nature of the service.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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There are no frills or fancy touches, but a sense of familiarity and open-mindedness radiates throughout.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Smidgens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smidgens. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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