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Recent Examples of whit The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit. The Editors, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024 The same wellness warriors who fret about microplastics seem not to care one whit about the breakdown of medical aesthetics. Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024 All were built on speed, defense and a deep bullpen with Herzog not caring a whit about home runs. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Will this matter a whit when Rodrigo shortly gets underway on the tour that is one of the toughest tickets of 2024? Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for whit
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Noun
  • And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.
    Timothy DePeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
  • Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • Discussing the tough time for the music industry, the character doesn’t show a lick of empathy for his team.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • This Would Work' by Ann Garvin This book is an absolute hoot.
    Amy Poeppel, People.com, 11 June 2025
  • Reading about being a turtle, on the other hand, is kind of a hoot.
    A.O. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Athletes and coaches are loath to admit even a shred of positive in any defeat, let alone in the immediate aftermath, but if ever the moral victory existed, can’t Inter Miami claim some of that even after a 4-0 defeat?
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
  • Still, in a shred of good news, other figures showed that businesses are still investing, despite the persistent uncertainty over Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and the potential impact of his massive tax and spending bill currently being reviewed by the US Senate.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 June 2025

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“Whit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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