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also titbit
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as in mouthful
a small piece or quantity of food
I'll just have a tidbit of the dessert, nothing too big
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbit
Noun
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Head to any number of local gelaterie afterwards for a delicious and refreshing sweet treat.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Discounts are available on pet essentials like food, treats, toys, and furniture.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, some marine mammals can’t resist a mouthful of unsalted goodness.—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
18 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of a Chase and Taylor flirtation causing a rift with Miranda is briefly raised and just as swiftly quashed — through large mouthfuls of chips and salsa, Taylor assures Miranda at the sip-and-see that there is no there there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The hot mixture for Dillon Candy Company’s pecan or peanut brittle is poured from a copper kettle onto the candy tables and then stretched by hand so the pieces are extra thin.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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The sunset skies are cotton-candy colored.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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The dough was light and airy with a crispy bite and minimal flop.—
Jamie,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One fellow Greek woman drove from Davie for a taste of home.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Others just want a last taste of frog legs and duck à l’orange.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The trend was kicked off — perhaps unknowingly — by McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski, whose lackluster nibble of the new Big Arch burger was widely teased by the internet last month.—
Seattle Times,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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For more wonderful panoramas of the Douro river, nip over to Arco Das Verdades – a small, friendly wine bar with a decent selection of traditional Portuguese nibbles.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Tidbit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbit. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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