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the smallest amount or part imaginable
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Recent Examples of syllable
Examining and decoding bird calls is becoming an increasingly popular field of study, as scientists like me are discovering that many birds – including mountain chickadees – follow systematic rules to share important information, stringing together syllables like words in a sentence.
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Sofia Marie Haley, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
In 2026, Rodo will mark 70 years since its establishment in 1956 by Dori’s father Romualdo, whose initial syllables form the brand’s moniker.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Drake: This powerful name has just one syllable but feels so balanced.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Raashi Kulkarni’s score periodically deploys influences from Indian classical music, with an actor on screen to perform the rhythmic syllables.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
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Sofia Marie Haley, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
In 2026, Rodo will mark 70 years since its establishment in 1956 by Dori’s father Romualdo, whose initial syllables form the brand’s moniker.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
Drake: This powerful name has just one syllable but feels so balanced.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Raashi Kulkarni’s score periodically deploys influences from Indian classical music, with an actor on screen to perform the rhythmic syllables.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syllable
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Just looking at photos of the different uniforms over the years is a hoot.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Ralph threatens Alice in The Honeymooners, fist raised, and cue the pre-recorded hoots).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Discussing the tough time for the music industry, the character doesn’t show a lick of empathy for his team.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2025
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
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The men’s version hasn’t changed an iota since the First Four was added in 2011 and hasn’t changed in any material way since growing to 64 teams (from 53) four decades ago.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
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Two weeks can be too tight of a turnaround time for any horse one iota shy of tip-top shape.—
Sam Cohn,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
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“Syllable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syllable. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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