as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
There are no standing ovations, though there is usually some smattering of applause at the end.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s always a good smattering of celebs in tow.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Along with a smattering of in-app existing user offers and a strong selection of live betting and SGP markets, BetMGM is a standout option for the 2025 NFL regular season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Now that submissions are closed for the competition, which is open to photographers of all experience levels, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is sharing a stunning smattering of images that represent a handful of the entries received this year.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
There are no standing ovations, though there is usually some smattering of applause at the end.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
There’s always a good smattering of celebs in tow.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Along with a smattering of in-app existing user offers and a strong selection of live betting and SGP markets, BetMGM is a standout option for the 2025 NFL regular season.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
Noun
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But only a handful of his nominees have been confirmed by the Senate because of resistance from Democrats.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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This new ambassadorship will see Doja Cat, born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, star in a series of global campaigns for the brand, featuring a handful of bestselling products.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The couple shared two children, a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son, according to posts on social media.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Earlier in the week, the couple attended the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner—the most talked about NYFW benefit.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Collectively, these four viral posts expertly trolling Belichick pomp received nearly 225,000 likes, were reposted 11,000 times, and were picked by media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, and USA Today.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Governor Gavin Newsom of California is having an impact through his memes trolling Trump.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After much chattering about the status of the Oscar winner’s seemingly clean-cut visage in the lead-up to the film’s premiere at the Venice Film Festival, once the camera (actually, four cameras) train themselves on Stone’s noggin during the film’s first act, there’s no doubt.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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This obviously includes scoring a reservation at Oreade, where Bacciottini turns to the land and tradition for the menu—and enjoying quiet mornings where breakfast looks out to Tuscany’s famous rolling hills, with birds and cicadas chattering in the background.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The right is being horrifyingly plain in bleating their bigotry, but they’re also lost in linguistic obscurities.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His arrival home each night is announced by his sputtering motorcycle and his drunken stumbling up the stairs.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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That this continues after years of California officials proposing law after law to rein in the industry leaves this scribe, and many others, sputtering with rage.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Smattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smattering. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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