as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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Recent Examples of whiff
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The 36-year-old entered the Toronto start with a 32.7 percent whiff rate, sitting in the 90th percentile, per Baseball Savant.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The pitch lingered in the air before diving under Jackson Merrill’s whiffing bat for an inning-ending strikeout.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
To add to the already delicious assortment, a scent trail of patchouli with a light whiff of florals.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The 36-year-old entered the Toronto start with a 32.7 percent whiff rate, sitting in the 90th percentile, per Baseball Savant.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Verb
Deacon didn’t whiff on his second chance four months later, sitting at his desk scrolling through his iPhone, upset a top recruiting target had signed elsewhere.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The pitch lingered in the air before diving under Jackson Merrill’s whiffing bat for an inning-ending strikeout.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiff
Noun
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The shade brings a quiet elegance to any room, a hint of whimsy, and a reputation for serenity thanks to its namesake plant.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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But right now, Trump just wants people to overlook recent hints about Medicare cuts, which sent hospital stocks through the floor.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Magnolia Citrus Grove Candle Gaines and her team dreamed up this candle that smells like a walk through a citrus grove with notes of tahini lime, bergamot, and clementine for a fresh, clean scent.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The woodsy smelling item, which also contains pine bark extract, launched Friday, and is already sold out.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Cooking with Julia Child Her tendency to slap and sniff and taste everything without losing a shred of her dignity was there from the beginning.—
Ina Garten,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Stocks ended the week on an upswing, propped up by a better-than-expected jobs report and a rebound for Tesla , with the S & P 500 trading above 6,000 to sniff its all-time high.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Recently, a Tempe, Arizona teenager, Renna Kay O'Rourke, engaged in a dangerous trend known as dusting—or inhaling chemicals from an aerosol duster or keyboard cleaner.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Whether in the hotel’s peaceful garden or a dedicated yoga room, guests can inhale crisp mountain air, soak in the alpine sun and reconnect with mind and body.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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