sprinklings

noun

plural of sprinkling
1
as in handfuls
a small number a sprinkling of fans showed up at the airport

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2
as in splashes
a very small amount just a sprinkling of experience with the computer program

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Recent Examples of sprinklings My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprinklings
  1. handfuls
  2. splashes
  3. couples
  4. glimmers
  5. hints
  6. specks
  7. little
  8. touches
Noun
  • Instead of grabbing handfuls straight from the bag, serve it in a small bowl or buy individual packs to help manage portions.
    — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 27 June 2026
  • For me, part of the appeal is that no two handfuls ever taste exactly the same.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Definition of handfuls
Noun
  • As the United States of America celebrated its 250th birthday on terra firma with fireworks displays this weekend, two Asian countries made some splashes of their own farther from Earth.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • This recipe has a citrus base that feels seasonally appropriate with splashes of Tabasco which add extra heat.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of splashes
Noun
  • A lot of couples just don’t attend cocktail hour because of photos and that’s totally fine.
    — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • While delaying benefits is typically optimal, a hypothetical 22% cut by 2033 significantly shifts optimal claiming ages for many single individuals, potentially encouraging earlier filing, but often not for married couples.
    — Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of couples
Noun
  • Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
    — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026
Definition of glimmers
Noun
  • An abundance of hints, clues and other helpful items await, not to mention a bonus Custom Wordle and plenty more.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • And while the couple have yet to confirm their wedding plans, details and hints around their wedding ceremony have begun to emerge, sending Swifties into overdrive.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of hints
Noun
  • One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 June 2026
  • Harsher penalties do little to deter crime or prevent recidivism among young people.
    — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Definition of little
Noun
  • The country’s tragic 21st-century travails provide much of the fodder for the couple’s drama in director Cyril Aris’ moving film, including whether to stay or emigrate, with touches of magical realism and whimsy providing levity.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • Released in May 2025, the timepiece is based on the RM 72-01 flyback chronograph that launched in 2020, but features a few fresh aesthetic touches in honor of the Monegasque racer.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
Definition of touches

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