as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Researchers eventually found that the smattering of any other language that was encountered can lead to the AI devising a multi-lingual capacity, of sorts, in a somewhat mechanical way.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The image of Watson being carted off the field with a towel draped over his head while a smattering of Browns fans cheered is a painful reminder of how messy the Watson era has been.
—Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The smattering of novels are largely by Palestinian American writers, among them Susan Abulhawa’s Mornings in Jenin and Hala Alyan’s Salt Houses, both bleak multigenerational epics of exile and grief.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
There’s also a broad range of interesting and original trivia, some of which solvers can rely on to get started — a good smattering of pop culture.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Researchers eventually found that the smattering of any other language that was encountered can lead to the AI devising a multi-lingual capacity, of sorts, in a somewhat mechanical way.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
The image of Watson being carted off the field with a towel draped over his head while a smattering of Browns fans cheered is a painful reminder of how messy the Watson era has been.
—Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The smattering of novels are largely by Palestinian American writers, among them Susan Abulhawa’s Mornings in Jenin and Hala Alyan’s Salt Houses, both bleak multigenerational epics of exile and grief.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
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Irving will promote the new record with a handful of gigs, starting with a show May 4 at City Winery in New York City and another at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on May 31.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Bulgari watches and jewelry are sold through select outlets including Selfridges, Saks and a handful of private jewelers, in addition to its own stores.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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If Garcia Swisher’s past as an undersea princess is somehow news to you, please enjoy this behind-the-scenes look back at her stint as Ariel: So, what does the future hold for this couple?—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rising costs and the desire for more intimate gatherings have led some couples to limit plus-ones.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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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 2 Feb. 2025.
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