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 Have a closer look through a spotting scope that the guide will set up and get dialed in for you—all while hearing interesting tidbits about the region’s flora, fauna, and history. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Jeremy Culhane stars as Eric from Legal, a down-on-his-luck man who chimes in on gossip sessions with his coworkers with depressing tidbits from his own life. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2026 On Tuesday, the actor once again took to his podcast to share some new tidbits about his daughter and life as a new parent. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tidbits
  1. treats
  2. bites
  3. mouthfuls
  4. tastes
  5. nibbles
Noun
  • How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky.
    — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While consistency in taste keeps people coming back for more of their delicious treats, there are some exciting changes this year.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of treats
Noun
  • Steps away, Rainey Street is a compact strip freshly reimagined with towering residential high-rises, plus bars, music, and bites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
  • As the party winded down, guests plucked final bites off silver platters and marveled at how tall Skarsgård truly is in person—his nearly six-foot-five frame barely fit under the bar’s low ceilings.
    — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 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
  • The Credit Suisse findings suggest that what holds value isn’t luxury per se, but specific tastes.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Still, if Gen Alpha has similar tastes to Gen Z, the show will win over a new generation of kids while offering a Lisa Frank-esque idea of what high school could be.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of tastes
Noun
  • Protect your nibbles from Giuseppe, the resident seagull, who was particularly interested in my anchovies on toast.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of nibbles

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“Tidbits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tidbits. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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