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Recent Examples of whit The show also begged us to care one whit about Nick’s secret romance with… Jessica’s sister!!! Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 24 Mar. 2025 The lack of logic Trump’s fun-house version of justice may not matter a whit to voters, or alter even slightly their perceptions of the two major parties. Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2025 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 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
  • Musically, Benante proved the lynchpin while Wylde deftly applied his own spin to Dimebag’s iconic licks.
    Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • At one point in the video, Phoebe appears to smile as Sunny offers an affectionate lick to the head.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • To the filmmakers’ credit, that includes the kind of retrograde, politically incorrect humor — the cops’ anatomical appreciations of Beth are a hoot — that makes the movie feel almost like the old Naked Gun.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
  • Hanna’s father is, on the one hand, a hoot, a charming eccentric who drops by for drinks on the porch and is frequently the source of some laugh-out-loud punchlines.
    John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
Noun
  • The secret payout was wrong and eliminated any shred of trust.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
  • This is because pre-shredded varieties contain anti-caking agents and preservatives, which help the shreds stay separated but also affect the cheese's flavor and texture.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 July 2025

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“Whit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whit. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.

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