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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 Meanwhile, drain 2 cans of pineapple tidbits, reserving the syrup. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026 Jesse Eisenberg regaled a room of journalists with brilliant — but slightly tragic — tidbits from his childhood and career while discussing his latest feature, The Debut. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
  1. treats
  2. bites
  3. mouthfuls
  4. tastes
  5. nibbles
Noun
  • The approach centers on gentle cleansing, layered moisture, scalp health and finishing oils, treating hair the way j-beauty skincare treats skin, as an ongoing practice rather than a problem to fix.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Like the menu, the chef’s table treats change constantly, depending on what leftovers Justus has.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Throughout the day, La Terrazza offers a selection of cocktails, bites, and snacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Bites Publix already rolled out a bunch of pumpkin treats to its bakery earlier this month, but these cream cheese coffee cake bites caught our eye.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 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
  • Created in collaboration with Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, the 118-footer can be customized to the owner’s tastes.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Now, as tastes change, Yeat’s output sounds more like a scramble for identity.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tastes
Noun
  • The menu is as unfussy as the dishes on it—divided into nibbles and small and large plates, all highlighted by Ottolenghi’s quintessential bright, citrusy Middle Eastern flavors.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of nibbles

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“Tidbits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbits. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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