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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 Here’s my Monday piece with notes, snap counts, grades and tidbits on every Dolphins player on offense. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The only glimpses into their relationship come from tidbits he’s shared in interviews. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026 This graphic shows tidbits on previous Atlantic hurricane seasons. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 The information ranges from a broad overview of how a team could fare this season to other more specific tidbits regarding particular players and roster construction. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The 70-seat restaurant is meant to evoke a classic European café, with an à la carte menu including tidbits from both California and Paris. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 But the gossipy tidbits almost pale next to the eye-opening shadiness of some of the business strategies. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 Vogel spoke publicly about her daughter’s death in an August 18 interview with NBC News, which King read tidbits from during the August 19 broadcast of CBS Mornings. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 Josh Woodward, Google’s VP overseeing Gemini, has expanded on Pichai’s announcement with additional tidbits about how people use the chatbot. — ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
  1. treats
  2. bites
  3. mouthfuls
  4. tastes
  5. nibbles
Noun
  • See the new treats, merch In-N-Out is changing these 2 ingredients.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Mohammad Aldulaini and Eddie Marbu are the latest to further the love for Arabic treats and drinks in the metro.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • At the event, some rugs were laid out on the grass in lieu of picnic blankets for guests to lounge on while nibbling on light bites; others were suspended from metal frames like tapestries.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The sites would also have to report dog bites and attacks to police and through the Good Neighbor complaint system.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bites
Noun
  • Trump himself issued mouthfuls of balderdash during the event.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of mouthfuls
Noun
  • Carré describes their house style as magpie, which reflects the fact that each design is led by their client’s tastes and preferences.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Americans' tastes also expanded beyond the traditional luncheonette menu.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of tastes
Noun
  • On the menu at the restaurant will be dishes such as prime rib, a dry-aged burger, and oysters, all inviting its guests to rediscover their favorite nibbles.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
  • From rabbits to squirrels, protecting our gardens from nibbles and bites is a season-long endeavor.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of nibbles

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“Tidbits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbits. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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