as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Mahita Gajanan, Time, 6 May 2025
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a boutique theater chain that caters to film buffs, refused to participate in the Movie Mate rollout, as did a smattering of other theaters across the country.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 May 2025
There was a time when Marvel was really crushing DC, but for the last few years it’s been pretty bleak on all sides, with only a smattering of decent comic book movies punctuating a the parade of mediocrity.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The star appeared wearing a black blazer and matching long skirt with a slit up the back, plus a smattering of diamond jewelry.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Khan wore a silk black sherwani-style jacket over black trousers, with a smattering of necklaces covering his chest, including a large diamond letter K, standing for King Khan.
—Mahita Gajanan, Time, 6 May 2025
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a boutique theater chain that caters to film buffs, refused to participate in the Movie Mate rollout, as did a smattering of other theaters across the country.
—Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 May 2025
There was a time when Marvel was really crushing DC, but for the last few years it’s been pretty bleak on all sides, with only a smattering of decent comic book movies punctuating a the parade of mediocrity.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
The star appeared wearing a black blazer and matching long skirt with a slit up the back, plus a smattering of diamond jewelry.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
Noun
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But again, a handful of airports have earlier requirements.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The previous period, One Thing at a Time infiltrated the chart with 36 smashes, and only a handful of them fell away after a few days.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The couple, who planned on getting engaged soon, Milgrim’s father, Robert Milgrim, told the Star, were leaving an event Wednesday evening when 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez, of Chicago, allegedly opened fire.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
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Joel Coen’s last solo feature as director was The Tragedy of Macbeth with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the power-hungry Scottish couple.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
23 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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