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also titbits
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
Meanwhile, here are some tidbits to help you along.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
Wallace did discover a few interesting tidbits in books, but curiously nothing before 1930.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Callegari explores the stories behind Italy’s most beloved foods, from parmigiano to pizza, providing enough juicy tidbits for years of dinner party conversation.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Then, in March, while chatting with Esquire, Rocky raved over his three children, sharing tidbits about his family life.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
The page anonymously issued opinions and news tidbits, and notably called out Gagosian director Sam Orlofsky for inappropriate workplace behavior; Orlofsky was dismissed shortly thereafter.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
This is the new working life for TV reporters, who must be ready at any time to feed the latest news to digital and linear services and even throw tidbits to followers on social media.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
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Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Earlier this month, costume designer Marlene Stewart, who dressed the ensemble, shared with PEOPLE exclusively few fun tidbits about the iconic looks featured in the movie, from Amanda’s quiet luxury ensemble (which was ahead of its time) to Iris’ athleisure ensemble.
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Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
Wallace did discover a few interesting tidbits in books, but curiously nothing before 1930.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Callegari explores the stories behind Italy’s most beloved foods, from parmigiano to pizza, providing enough juicy tidbits for years of dinner party conversation.
—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Then, in March, while chatting with Esquire, Rocky raved over his three children, sharing tidbits about his family life.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
The page anonymously issued opinions and news tidbits, and notably called out Gagosian director Sam Orlofsky for inappropriate workplace behavior; Orlofsky was dismissed shortly thereafter.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 June 2026
This is the new working life for TV reporters, who must be ready at any time to feed the latest news to digital and linear services and even throw tidbits to followers on social media.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Pigeons with iridescent purple necks strut about, and ducks continuously inquire, hoping for tidbits from passersby.
—
Chi Varnado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Earlier this month, costume designer Marlene Stewart, who dressed the ensemble, shared with PEOPLE exclusively few fun tidbits about the iconic looks featured in the movie, from Amanda’s quiet luxury ensemble (which was ahead of its time) to Iris’ athleisure ensemble.
—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
Noun
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Seegel started by selling her treats at the former The Table market before securing a permanent spot at the Clearfork Farmers Market.
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The flow of frozen dairy treats stopped at the Chicago Street location sometime in the 1950s.
Noun
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Wounds as small as tick bites can attract the flies.
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That all adds up to a lot of bites.
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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.
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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.
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As legacy Tex-Mex restaurants shutter their doors and Korean barbecue spots emerge across major American cities, an industry expert said the shift reflects changing consumer tastes rather than the decline of the cuisine.
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Halfway through the decade, the 2020s have already marked a significant shift in the Academy’s tastes.
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Stuff homemade or store-bought pimiento cheese into jarred peppadew peppers for bite-size nibbles that make a grand impression.
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For pre-dinner drinks and nibbles, a table on the terrace at Le 300 is in high demand.
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“Tidbits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbits. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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