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 The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared tidbits over the years about their three children's — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8 — interest in sports, with Prince George trying everything from soccer to a triathlon. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 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 Meanwhile, here is the latest menu of tidbits to help you on your way. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 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 The only glimpses into the event so far have come from tidbits shared by those who attended. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 6 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 While Freddy was in Boston mourning Germany’s defeat, online sleuths excavated the least-savory tidbits from his X posting history. — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
  1. treats
  2. bites
  3. mouthfuls
  4. tastes
  5. nibbles
Noun
  • With gallons of sunscreen, truckloads of ice and innovative hot-weather treats like upside-down sundaes, day camps are keeping thousands of kids cool in Hotlanta’s record-breaking temperatures.
    — Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
  • From pet food, toys and treats to apparel, habitats and supplements, pet parents can shop for their pet care needs.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Phil Rosenthal has travelled the world in search of the best bites.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • Everything from light bites to sit-down meals were paired with exceptional local wines.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 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
  • The channel initially focused on rock music, reflecting both the tastes of its founders and the limited number of videos available.
    — Kara Rogers Britannica Editors July 21, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
  • Christie’s, as always, is willing to adapt to the tastes of their clients, but the auction house also has multiple strategies for wooing tech wealth and trying to convert them to fine art.
    — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 21 July 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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