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the smallest amount or part imaginable
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Recent Examples of syllable
My editor made two syllables of a single word louder and suddenly people started laughing.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
To accomplish that, Wild did careful surgery on the audience the documentary team shot on the day, moving syllables of words around and forcing hearing audiences to try to piece words that don’t actually sound like words together.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
Examining and decoding bird calls is becoming an increasingly popular field of study, as scientists like me are discovering that many birds – including mountain chickadees – follow systematic rules to share important information, stringing together syllables like words in a sentence.
—Sofia Marie Haley, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
In 2026, Rodo will mark 70 years since its establishment in 1956 by Dori’s father Romualdo, whose initial syllables form the brand’s moniker.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2025
To accomplish that, Wild did careful surgery on the audience the documentary team shot on the day, moving syllables of words around and forcing hearing audiences to try to piece words that don’t actually sound like words together.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
Examining and decoding bird calls is becoming an increasingly popular field of study, as scientists like me are discovering that many birds – including mountain chickadees – follow systematic rules to share important information, stringing together syllables like words in a sentence.
—Sofia Marie Haley, The Conversation, 27 May 2025
In 2026, Rodo will mark 70 years since its establishment in 1956 by Dori’s father Romualdo, whose initial syllables form the brand’s moniker.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for syllable
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
Noun
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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 dedication to natural ingredients, promising a pure taste experience in every lick, distinguishes Zeds from shops that rely on artificial flavorings.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Stainless-steel or ceramic food and water bowls Hard rubber toys, like KONG Silicone lick or food bowl mats Some plastic toys Some plastic bowls Food scoops Stainless-steel grooming tools Always check any cleaning instructions on your products before cleaning them.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
Noun
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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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But this is not a Day that cares one iota about the Genetic Dynasty, or about surviving the end of the world.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
18 July 2025
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But Bertha, ever the social climber, refuses to entertain the notion one iota, instead scheming for Gladys to end up with the Duke of Buckingham.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
22 June 2025
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“Syllable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syllable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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