as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
only a modicum of skill is necessary to put the kit together
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Recent Examples of modicum
Unfortunately, a modicum of common sense or decency is not employed by these guys.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
His background and experience from Trump’s first term gives him a modicum of credibility, and his current lowkey efforts to reintroduce process discipline and clarity into the frenetic tariff policy whiplash deserves recognition.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
But there has to be a modicum of concern about inconsistent swing-and-miss stuff.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Up until this point, some modicum of residual familiarity, related to the East Coast — not topography but scale — had remained with me.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2025
His background and experience from Trump’s first term gives him a modicum of credibility, and his current lowkey efforts to reintroduce process discipline and clarity into the frenetic tariff policy whiplash deserves recognition.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
But there has to be a modicum of concern about inconsistent swing-and-miss stuff.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Up until this point, some modicum of residual familiarity, related to the East Coast — not topography but scale — had remained with me.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modicum
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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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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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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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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“Modicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modicum. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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