smidgen

Example Sentences

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Ms. Schmidt has clearly modeled her comedy-drama on Chekhov, with notable parallels to “The Seagull” and a smidgen of “Uncle Vanya” tossed in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

September’s consumer price index rose at a 3% annual pace, a smidgen lower than the 3.1% rate analysts expected.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

So when a restive Sarah, on one of their protected calls, gently prods for a smidgen of personality from her mysterious unseen helper, one is inclined to shout, “No feelings! Too risky!”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

After everything these two had been through, there was a smidgen of respect.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025

I was all ready to help parcel out the smidgen of food when, lo and behold, Hattie Mae uncovered a huge angel food cake.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool