as in fragment
a broken or irregular part of something that often remains incomplete
if even a tiny fraction of that cookie broke off and fell into the delicate watch works, it could mess things up
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Recent Examples of fraction
Its permanent exhibit on the Tequesta, centered around the Miami Circle, is captivating, but the museum can show only a miniscule fraction of its holdings.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, class, disability and geography don’t line up in perfect political harmony, and each social marker tells only a fraction of the whole story.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
An artificial one would probably exist only for a fraction of a second before harmlessly disappearing.
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Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, class, disability and geography don’t line up in perfect political harmony, and each social marker tells only a fraction of the whole story.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
These nanoscale pathways allowed lighter fractions, including naphtha, gasoline, and kerosene, to pass through while retaining heavier components.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
An artificial one would probably exist only for a fraction of a second before harmlessly disappearing.
—
Stephen Dikerby,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fraction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fraction
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Seventy of the dogs were X-rayed on site, and many showed evidence of bullet fragments.
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Multiple fractures with missing fragments, fetlock open and disarticulated, severe soft-tissue damage.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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In the unlikely scenario that your dry cleaner refuses returns, metal or wire hangers can be recycled at most scrap metal facilities.
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Bearden showed people a how to see African American life through paper scraps.
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“Fraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fraction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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