as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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Recent Examples of whiff
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
The abstract floral perfume settles into an earthy base of aged musk, roots, and—at the tail end—a whiff of black coffee.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Soler badly whiffed through the pitch; Ray stuck with what worked.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Just as there’s no dramatic build-up to Maria landing the part, there’s no romance to the process of acting it, nor the slightest whiff of self-satisfaction in recreating iconic scenes.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025
The abstract floral perfume settles into an earthy base of aged musk, roots, and—at the tail end—a whiff of black coffee.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Amick is a prototypical right-handed slugger who hits the ball really hard and figures to whiff a lot, although his strikeout rates thus far haven’t been red flags.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Soler badly whiffed through the pitch; Ray stuck with what worked.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
Noun
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Looking for Thursday’s Wordle hints, clues and answer?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are hints in the poll that Trump’s pledge to cut government spending may be resonating.—
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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More inspiring still is to be tucked low in the wraparound-leather cockpit and savoring the sounds, smells, and sensations of driving a Lamborghini legend.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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Want to feel your movie seat move, get pelted by wind and snow or even smell a certain scent?—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kevin Lamarque | Reuters A glimmer of hope lingers, however, largely borne from Trump’s tendency to oscillate between more lenient and punitive positions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Democrats saw a glimmer of hope after achieving a significant upset victory in a GOP-leaning state Senate race in Pennsylvania last week.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Bring your dog to sniff out eggs filled with treats!—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Also, sniff for lychee, pistachio, bergamot, and Turkish rose.—
Calin Van Paris,
Outside Online,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Another great one is the 4-7-8 breath, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system: inhale for four counts, hold for seven and exhale slowly for eight.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But inhaling enough can turn the act of breathing into an existential hazard, prompting or worsening asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, and permanent lung damage.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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