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scintilla

[sin-til-uh] / sɪnˈtɪl ə /
NOUN
small bit, trace
Synonyms
STRONG
atom crumb dab dash drop flash hint iota particle pinch ray shade shred smidgen sparkle speck spot whiff whisper
WEAK
small quantity soupçon
Antonyms
STRONG
dullness glob lot

Example Sentences

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This was, in many ways, a continuation of the fretfulness of Thursday, but against an opponent that had only a scintilla of Greece's ability.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

Callaghan gives off a scintilla of Matt Damon vibes, but is his own Rudy, keeping his naive idealist free from leading-man tics.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

I gave up alcohol two summers ago and haven't had even a scintilla to pick it back up.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2024

“When it comes to police, if there’s a scintilla of doubt they decide not to prosecute,” Morris said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

A scintilla of doubt had begun to insinuate itself.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady