as in handful
a small number
a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
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Recent Examples of smattering
Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Now there are fewer of those huge mega deals, but there is still a smattering of different types of things.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
The cast of characters and a smattering of Latin words and phrases imbue this futuristic setting with conflicts and myths borrowed from ancient history.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
What other sport would have just a smattering of spectators for the denouement of a domestic competition?
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Hot, sunny weather is forecast for this weekend’s Denver Walls mural festival, which makes being outside easy during an event that unites muralists from Denver with a smattering from around the U.S. and the globe.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024
Now there are fewer of those huge mega deals, but there is still a smattering of different types of things.
—Jason Parham, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
The cast of characters and a smattering of Latin words and phrases imbue this futuristic setting with conflicts and myths borrowed from ancient history.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
What other sport would have just a smattering of spectators for the denouement of a domestic competition?
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smattering
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Hermès is one of a handful of brands that consistently goes off-book from the classic application of traditional crafts like enameling, miniature painting, marketry and engraving, using the watch dial as a canvas for all manner of designs.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mariah Carey's Holiday Bar: New Orleans is just one of a handful of cities getting a pop-up from the Queen of Christmas.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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The couple were schoolteachers, local news reports say.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Before the last couple months of last season, Davis likely had some work to do before NHL teams might be interested in signing the undrafted free agent.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Chinese economy is sputtering and the government is working on a stimulus package to boost the economy.Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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With the Mets offense still sputtering and the bullpen taxed, Dodgers phenom Ohtani added insult to injury in the eighth inning.Jacob Lev, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Smattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smattering. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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