as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
After the forum resumed, Kraft was given another minute or so to repeat the part of his answer that was cut off by the crowd response, which drew a smattering of applause from the other side of the room.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
The pic also has about 900 PLFs in a smattering of showtimes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Before The Athletic can ask this incredible man for advice, there is a smattering of noise around the amphitheatre-esque oval ring.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Verb
The Outside Summit attracted a smattering of industry leaders and brands.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 June 2025
After the forum resumed, Kraft was given another minute or so to repeat the part of his answer that was cut off by the crowd response, which drew a smattering of applause from the other side of the room.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
The pic also has about 900 PLFs in a smattering of showtimes.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 May 2025
Before The Athletic can ask this incredible man for advice, there is a smattering of noise around the amphitheatre-esque oval ring.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
Noun
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At the same time Tracks II dropped, the rocker also shared Lost and Found: Selections from the Lost Albums, a one-disc offering featuring just a handful of Springsteen’s new cuts at a budget price.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Snack smart: Choose snack foods that are good sources of proteins, such as a handful of nuts, seeds, or edamame.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The royal joined her husband, Prince Albert II of Monaco, along with the couple’s two children, 10-year-old twins Princess Gabriella and Prince Jacques.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Anthony and her apparent date’s body language left TMZ’s witness with the impression Wednesday night’s outing wasn’t the couple’s first.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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But if the reform process lags and if Bangladesh's sputtering economy doesn't improve, the public's patience could start to wear thin for an administration that for now enjoys ample support.—
Michael Kugelman,
NPR,
21 Dec. 2024
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Those reports have unnerved British officials, who fear the tariffs could throttle the country’s already sputtering economic growth.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Smattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smattering. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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