SMATTERINGS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

smatterings

noun

plural of smattering

as in handfuls

a small number a smattering of guests at the art exhibit

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Recent Examples of smatterings Expect smatterings of New England leaves to be on display throughout the journey. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 But don’t be surprised if there are smatterings of green and white all over the stadium, some from afar and others grown in the Kansas City area over a short time. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026 But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot. — Duaa Eldeib, CNN Money, 8 May 2026 But across the country, families—first in smatterings, now in droves—are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot. — Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026 Before the doors swung open at the ICNA Relief Food Pantry in suburban Glendale Heights on a recent Thursday, volunteers in lime-yellow hi-vis vests were putting out large boxes of vegetables and fruit and trays of breads, buns and a few smatterings of cookies from a nearby bakery. — Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 The main floor showcases leather goods, along with smatterings of rtw, cueing up the full breadth of the Saint Laurent product universe, which also includes jewelry, high-end home objects, eyewear and fragrances. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025 The lyrics – and the fans – are multilingual, flowing seamlessly between Arabic and smatterings of French, English, German, and Spanish. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 July 2025

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Noun

One account describes pouring 40 handfuls of water, each accompanied by good wishes; another describes pouring water 40 times over the newborn’s head using an eggshell.

— Shushan Karapetian, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
Her supporters flooded the comments section on handfuls of posts from TikTok to Instagram.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026

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The mix of guests ranges from trendy couples lounging in dressing gowns on a spa break to outdoorsy types wearing messy boots and young families with grandparents in tow on the hunt for some truly fresh air.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
During the panel, the four artists not only demonstrated their unique and spontaneous personalities, but also bonded on being power couples, having children and the challenges of creating music together.

— Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026

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