as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
I care not a whit about what other people think
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Recent Examples of whit
The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit.
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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
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whit
Noun
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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
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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
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The tacky-meter reaches new heights when Brit presents the Housewives (of course no one else got gift bags) some of her shapewear in sad cardboard boxes without a lick of tissue paper or even a measly bow.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
26 May 2025
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The cat appears pleased during the grooming session, taking the licks with closed eyes and a content expression.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Could a retro hoot like ‘Mid-Century Modern’ make the cut?—
Michael Ordoña,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Scientists analyzed recordings of three groups of chimpanzees living in the Ivory Coast and found that chimps can combine their hoots, grunts and calls in a similar way to how humans use idioms or change the order of words to build new phrases.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Sincerely, People with functioning eyes and a shred of honesty.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Please be advised that the dress code is either pastel-Easter-egg chic or ripped black shreds and absolutely nothing in between.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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“Whit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whit. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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