as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Recent Examples of fig
Places like Brasserie Provence, 150 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, emphasize French cheese and fig jam on its fromage board, and at La Chasse, 1359 Bardstown Road, its board is made with local meats and cheeses that can serve up to four people.
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Think cucumbers with cream cheese and garlic spread, or blocks of cheese with alternating toppings like fig jam and herby dips.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Keep figs moist, feed lightly and maintain a mulch to avoid summer fruit drop.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Be Smart, Stylish, and Scent-Savvy While lightly scented candles (like mint in the summer and fig in the winter) can be used away from the dining area, Helmstetter warns against overpowering aromas at the table.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
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Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Think cucumbers with cream cheese and garlic spread, or blocks of cheese with alternating toppings like fig jam and herby dips.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Keep figs moist, feed lightly and maintain a mulch to avoid summer fruit drop.
42.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
Be Smart, Stylish, and Scent-Savvy While lightly scented candles (like mint in the summer and fig in the winter) can be used away from the dining area, Helmstetter warns against overpowering aromas at the table.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig
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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For the eyes, which were noticeably devoid of much adornment, McGrath used just one lick of her Pat McGrath Labs Fetisheyes Mascara on models' lashes.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
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Just looking at photos of the different uniforms over the years is a hoot.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Ralph threatens Alice in The Honeymooners, fist raised, and cue the pre-recorded hoots).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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