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1
as in bits
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
A lot of fun tidbits here, watch this!
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Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Longtime friends Steven Spielberg and Brian De Palma offer interesting tidbits about Scorsese’s doubts and undeniable genius.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The Summer House squad is back with telling tidbits on how the summer went – including the very first scoop on their newest roommates and just enough tea to hold fans over before a milestone tenth season.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
The orientation for new students now includes information about evacuation routes and shelter locations, as well as the usual mundane tidbits about timetables and dining hall meal-ordering systems.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Read all about it — there are plenty of interesting tidbits in there.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
On the stage screens, a slideshow of facts about Puerto Rican history played—tidbits about Taíno historical figures like Agüeybaná and reminders of the island’s independence movement.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
His merry band of bird bouncers kept their eyes upon the crowd, making sure the birds are not harmed by any reckless actions, before each bird is rewarded with tidbits of chicken.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With the cast set, Howard and his team continue to refine the script, bringing on Jim Sayles to polish it, and incorporating new tidbits from the real-life people involved in the project.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Oct. 2025
Longtime friends Steven Spielberg and Brian De Palma offer interesting tidbits about Scorsese’s doubts and undeniable genius.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025
The Summer House squad is back with telling tidbits on how the summer went – including the very first scoop on their newest roommates and just enough tea to hold fans over before a milestone tenth season.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
The orientation for new students now includes information about evacuation routes and shelter locations, as well as the usual mundane tidbits about timetables and dining hall meal-ordering systems.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Read all about it — there are plenty of interesting tidbits in there.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
On the stage screens, a slideshow of facts about Puerto Rican history played—tidbits about Taíno historical figures like Agüeybaná and reminders of the island’s independence movement.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2025
His merry band of bird bouncers kept their eyes upon the crowd, making sure the birds are not harmed by any reckless actions, before each bird is rewarded with tidbits of chicken.
—Ryan Garza, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
With the cast set, Howard and his team continue to refine the script, bringing on Jim Sayles to polish it, and incorporating new tidbits from the real-life people involved in the project.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
Noun
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Time in the age of screens was rapidly changing, brazenly commercializing, exploding into bits and then getting distributed across multiple venues and devices.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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All the best bits, all the comedy and magic, but in a totally original space and setting.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This whimsical spot, named for the owners’ two dachshunds, serves up tacos, burgers, and other bar bites, but the real standouts are the frozen cocktails.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Getting into conflict with strays can leave them with severe injuries or new illnesses, which can be contracted from scratches or bites.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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This old-fashioned dessert brings together the tastes of all of your favorite pies–coconut, chess, pecan–all in one bite.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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For example, the city is currently seeing a notable spike in independent bookstores catering to idiosyncratic tastes—but this is not a new phenomenon.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That night, guests are invited to a private party beside the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean, showcasing nibbles from local food producers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 Oct. 2025
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The more nibbles there are, the more chances for bacteria.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Tidbits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbits. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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