tidbits

noun

variants also titbits
plural of tidbit
1
as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury gave her an expensive box of chocolate tidbits

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2
as in bites
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 tidbits Nancy Guthrie’s active social life Friends who’ve shared tidbits about Guthrie since her abduction have described her social life as highly active, involving frequent get-togethers, meaningful discussion and even gameplay. — Taylor Seely, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Apart from guest tidbits, most details of Swift and Kelce’s wedding have remained under wraps. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 Then there are loaves that look like the picture of health, conveying a sense of healthfulness with their dark coloration and crusts covered with inviting tidbits. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 Meanwhile, here is the latest menu of tidbits to help you on your journey. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 23 July 2026 And a podcast called Greeking Out from NatGeo offers a humorous spin on ancient Greek myths for kids and even includes fun historical tidbits. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026 Good Morning America cohosts George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, and Michael Strahan later shared some tidbits about Swift and Kelce’s special day. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026 Their relationship gradually entered public consciousness, between Instagram posts, joint appearances at red carpet events and tidbits about their romance in various interviews. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 There are talks of it being absorbed by yet another proposal—the Build America 250 Act—which includes plenty of other transportation tidbits, from highway safety programs to bridge rehabilitation. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
  1. treats
  2. bites
  3. mouthfuls
  4. tastes
  5. nibbles
Noun
  • Approximately 20 community providers staffed tables with giveaways such as educational leaflets, toys and treats.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Hedge funds took a historical hit last month Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • The family-friendly pool is fantastic, with drinks and bites for those who want to camp out there all day, and there’s plenty to explore, from the chef’s garden to the American Poet’s Maze on-site.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Those are followed by snack bites (+28%) and cereal bars (+20%).
    — Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of bites
Noun
  • 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
  • But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of mouthfuls
Noun
  • People can write about changing tastes, but as characters that grow and evolve through the decades, there are none better than the Marvel characters — and none better than Peter Parker.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The lesson from prior endeavors is that new markets aren’t won by adapting a product to suit local tastes.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of tastes
Noun
  • Stuff homemade or store-bought pimiento cheese into jarred peppadew peppers for bite-size nibbles that make a grand impression.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
Definition of nibbles

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