as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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Recent Examples of whiff
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The 36-year-old entered the Toronto start with a 32.7 percent whiff rate, sitting in the 90th percentile, per Baseball Savant.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The pitch lingered in the air before diving under Jackson Merrill’s whiffing bat for an inning-ending strikeout.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
To add to the already delicious assortment, a scent trail of patchouli with a light whiff of florals.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The 36-year-old entered the Toronto start with a 32.7 percent whiff rate, sitting in the 90th percentile, per Baseball Savant.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Verb
Deacon didn’t whiff on his second chance four months later, sitting at his desk scrolling through his iPhone, upset a top recruiting target had signed elsewhere.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The pitch lingered in the air before diving under Jackson Merrill’s whiffing bat for an inning-ending strikeout.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
Noun
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There’s been speculation in the Russian and Western media about areas for possible negotiation, and the outcome of the Istanbul talks are being closely watched for any hints of flexibility.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: Aromas of delicate agave and hints of herbs provide an inviting nose.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The woodsy smelling item, which also contains pine bark extract, launched Friday, and is already sold out.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Loyal fans and Substack readers looking for deeper dives into a brand world can sniff out when something is done strictly as a marketing play.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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By comparison, the males with more agreeable personalities sniffed the tubes more calmly.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
28 May 2025
Verb
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When aerosols such as sea spray or smoke are inhaled, the fine particles can reach deep into the body, entering the bloodstream and even the brain when the particles are small enough.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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When using bleach, try not to inhale any of the fumes and open windows when possible.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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