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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
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
Meanwhile, here are a few tidbits to help you along.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 May 2026
Duff loves to share tidbits of her family life on social media and during interviews.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
There are a few tidbits for Android 17 itself.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
While the pups are young, a few babysitters stay behind with them each morning while the rest of the group goes out to dig up beetles and millipedes and other tasty tidbits.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Throughout Larkin Home are tiny personal and sentimental tidbits that give insight to who Larkin, 27, is.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
All of these tidbits may slightly tip the leverage in negotiations when the parties — including general manager Mike Dunleavy, who reportedly has signed an extension — meet to determine what’s next.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Chi Varnado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Meanwhile, here are a few tidbits to help you along.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 May 2026
Duff loves to share tidbits of her family life on social media and during interviews.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
There are a few tidbits for Android 17 itself.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
While the pups are young, a few babysitters stay behind with them each morning while the rest of the group goes out to dig up beetles and millipedes and other tasty tidbits.
—Big Think, 8 May 2026
Throughout the video, Parton weaved her cheery demeanor and wit in with the more serious tidbits about her health and grief.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Throughout Larkin Home are tiny personal and sentimental tidbits that give insight to who Larkin, 27, is.
—Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
All of these tidbits may slightly tip the leverage in negotiations when the parties — including general manager Mike Dunleavy, who reportedly has signed an extension — meet to determine what’s next.
—Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
Noun
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Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Alsace spent centuries moving between French and German rule — explaining why this indisputably French cake so closely resembles similar treats from across the Germanic world.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Make sure to slather yourself in as much repellent as possible, and bring anti-itch cream for the inevitable bites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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The glass-top table is easy to clean and spacious enough for serving small bites.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 May 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
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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
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China gets its own cars Euro and American tastes intersect enough that most models will be shared.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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This sweet and salty combination tastes like nostalgia to us.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Following their wedding luncheon, where 600 guests enjoyed nibbles and small dishes meant to be eaten standing up while in conversation, the couple moved on to their second, more private evening reception.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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In recent years, Amazon’s assumption of the Thursday Night Football package and exploratory nibbles from the likes of YouTube have poured billions of bonus bucks into the league’s coffers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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“Tidbits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbits. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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