as in few
a small number
only a handful of people signed up for the wintertime hike
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Recent Examples of handful
The home is one of only a handful available to rent for overnight stays.
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AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Let’s review… ATTENDANCE Despite a handful of group stage games played in front of small crowds, the total attendance over the month was 2.49 million and the average attendance was 39,547.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Lisette Olivera was initially cast as a series regular last season to succeed Kane but left after a handful of episodes as Scola’s new partner Syd Ortiz.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 July 2025
There are a handful of factors to consider when planning for your farm stand inventory.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for handful
AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
Let’s review… ATTENDANCE Despite a handful of group stage games played in front of small crowds, the total attendance over the month was 2.49 million and the average attendance was 39,547.
—Miami Herald, 14 July 2025
Lisette Olivera was initially cast as a series regular last season to succeed Kane but left after a handful of episodes as Scola’s new partner Syd Ortiz.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 July 2025
There are a handful of factors to consider when planning for your farm stand inventory.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for handful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handful
couple
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Typically, the ring bearer is a young boy or girl and is either the couple’s own child, a relative, or a close family friend.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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During a chunk of the 2020-2021 flurry of backyard biz, neighborhood negotiation, perfecting recipes and opening that first brick-and-mortar, cofounder and chief brand officer Gabby was also pregnant with the couple’s third child.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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“Handful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handful. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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