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
Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
The whole place had a whiff of Willy Wonka about it: joyful, upbeat, inventive and, well, caffeinated.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
His 25 percent chase rate is lower than the league average, too, but that Smith is whiffing at a 43.8 percent clip must elicit some concern.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Even at age 31, coming off a disappointing season for him and with the whiff of past-his-prime, Hill is Miami’s best wide receiver and weapon — and vitally one of the best chances coach Mike McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier have to save their jobs.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
The whole place had a whiff of Willy Wonka about it: joyful, upbeat, inventive and, well, caffeinated.
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Take him over the aging Alex Bregman and fellow youngster Mark Vientos, who hits the ball a little harder but also whiffs a ton more.
—Jake Ciely, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
His 25 percent chase rate is lower than the league average, too, but that Smith is whiffing at a 43.8 percent clip must elicit some concern.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
Noun
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Looking for Saturday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pineapple, which is very sweet, actually tastes great with a bit of salt thanks to the hint of sourness.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Gleaming statement bottle aside, this smells rich and indulgent without smacking you in the face.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Essential oils: These can help your home and car smell good and mask odors.—
Joe Difazio,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The coach listens not just for answers, but for glimmers—early signals of ideas that could be shaped into something bigger.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, the glimmers of optimism surrounding the tariffs did not last.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dog should be allowed to approach the child in their own time, to sniff and explore, and parents should ensure the puppy is comfortable before allowing your child to rub them.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, the Hollywood icon — who calls Ocala, Fla., home — posted an innocent photo of his dog sniffing a Lindt rabbit wrapped in gold foil.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The coast was intertwined with every aspect of our time on Izu Peninsula, from watching waves crash on seaside rocks and inhaling the salty sea scent to seeing shrines nestled by the water, like at Shirahama Shrine’s torii gate.—
Kristen E. Pope,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every lap felt like a mind-numbing carousel ride through car exhaust and past bewildered pedestrians, while inhaling burrito-scented air.—
Marley Dickinson,
Outside Online,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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