as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
there's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt
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Recent Examples of iota
Kapadia also profiles a handful of female journalists, who, alongside the film’s array of villains, emerge as spirited heroes offering an iota of hope to counter the feeling of impending doom.
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Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Campervan Co squeezes in a sleek, covert kitchen pod, fully adjustable three-seat bench/bed and dining area, without losing an iota of everyday driving capability.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
These people do not care one iota if Ronaldo is playing for Manchester United, Portugal, Al Nassr or Stalybridge Celtic.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 30 June 2024
If this is a power play, any absence won’t change the status of the Bengals’ brass or affect the negotiations one iota.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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Natalia Winkelman, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Campervan Co squeezes in a sleek, covert kitchen pod, fully adjustable three-seat bench/bed and dining area, without losing an iota of everyday driving capability.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
These people do not care one iota if Ronaldo is playing for Manchester United, Portugal, Al Nassr or Stalybridge Celtic.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 30 June 2024
If this is a power play, any absence won’t change the status of the Bengals’ brass or affect the negotiations one iota.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iota
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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
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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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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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To put it more directly: Iowa State, Colorado and Arizona better leave no shred of doubt in the remaining weeks of Big 12 play and the conference tournament to have a shot at March Madness.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s contrived veneer is being ripped away to reveal an immoral, mendacious, transactional opportunist, without a shred of loyalty to anyone or anything but himself.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump made clear to voters his desire to impose a modicum of restraint on a federal government gushing red ink to the tune of $37 trillion.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Punk eliminated Paul via GTS, getting a modicum of revenge after Paul previously tossed him out of the Royal Rumble. Cena and Punk embraced in the middle of the ring before exchanging a barrage of punches.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Iota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iota. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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