as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
there's not an iota of doubt regarding the defendant's guilt
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Recent Examples of iota
The Senators entered the series as underdogs and with one iota of the pressure on their backs compared with the Maple Leafs and the playoff demons that live in their heads and beds.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Does anyone on this program have one iota of a survival instinct in their doomed bodies?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
By finally publishing it in the party’s flagship journal, the inference is that none of the intervening turmoil has made China’s leadership alter course one iota.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
As anyone who’s watched an iota of sports programming over the past few years can attest, the betting business doesn’t traffic in subtlety.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Does anyone on this program have one iota of a survival instinct in their doomed bodies?
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025
By finally publishing it in the party’s flagship journal, the inference is that none of the intervening turmoil has made China’s leadership alter course one iota.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
As anyone who’s watched an iota of sports programming over the past few years can attest, the betting business doesn’t traffic in subtlety.
—Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iota
Noun
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the basic design of commercial nuclear power reactors has changed not a whit.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 July 2010
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The question of the dream’s content lingers, the foghorn hoot of a lone distant synth barely cutting through.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
2 July 2025
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Just looking at photos of the different uniforms over the years is a hoot.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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For the eyes, which were noticeably devoid of much adornment, McGrath used just one lick of her Pat McGrath Labs Fetisheyes Mascara on models' lashes.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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As Reed tried to capitalize, LA Knight hit the ring and got his lick back.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Northwestern’s leadership chooses not to afford the members of its community a shred of respect.—
Luis A. Nunes Amaral,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Something that will keep you cool, while offering a modicum of protection from any sinister objects lurking in your path.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Shows like Orange Is the New Black or BoJack Horseman that found some modicum of critical acclaim and ratings success tended to get renewed multiple times, and six or seven-season runs were common.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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The stock market is kicking off the week little changed despite the latest trade headlines.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Teach littles what most adults never learn: how to survive in water.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Iota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iota. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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