shard
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She seemed to hold no mistrust toward me and my halting Spanish, no shard of suspicion that I could use to create the usual distance around myself.
From Slate • Jan. 15, 2026
"The light was stunning and I captured the shot just as a shard of light from the winter sun broke through the cloud," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2024
And he didn’t immediately know that a shard had broken free until he returned to the huddle Saturday night and teammates began pointing it out to him.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024
At least this shard of Iceland-as-Alaska works with its intrinsic enchantment to encourage our sense of belief more than denial.
From Salon • Jan. 14, 2024
Was she to allow me no virtue—no shard of pride or decency?
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
Vocabulary lists containing shard
Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Speak
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Westing Game
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
