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
Key notes: bitter orange, bergamot, neroli, white tea, citrus, green mimosa, fig leaves | Sizes: 1.7 fl oz
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What does white tea smell like in perfume?
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The green fig notes in Philosykos amplify the freshness of Moon Dust while adding a subtle fruity sweetness that satisfies my gourmand cravings.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Root knot nematodes live in the soil and feed on fig roots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
On the other side of the chapel was the swimming pool, surrounded by fig and plum trees and a wire fence vined with grapes, and a kind of galilee that looked out over the foothills of the Pyrenees.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
The green fig notes in Philosykos amplify the freshness of Moon Dust while adding a subtle fruity sweetness that satisfies my gourmand cravings.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Root knot nematodes live in the soil and feed on fig roots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
On the other side of the chapel was the swimming pool, surrounded by fig and plum trees and a wire fence vined with grapes, and a kind of galilee that looked out over the foothills of the Pyrenees.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fig
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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
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Burgess can be seen sporting red hair, leaning over to pretend to take a lick of an ice cream cone.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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His fans got nuzzles, licks and tail wags in return.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Our driver, Stu, was a hoot and snuck in a couple of impromptu stops at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street, and the historic Dunedin Railway Station, an architectural landmark considered to be the most photographed building in New Zealand.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The prolonged hoots and hollers that followed, so soon after the concert’s start, said it all: there were two stars in the house.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Fig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fig. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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