as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
only a modicum of skill is necessary to put the kit together
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of modicum
The Twist: Instead of bioterrorism or anything that makes a modicum of sense, the real enemy here is Mother Nature.
—
James Grebey, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
Any person with even a modicum of self-awareness or shame would recognize the dynamics at play and try to respect the delicate emotions of everyone else in the car.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
There are better ways to address revenue volatility without injury to the goal of the Gann Spending Limit, which was enacted to provide a modicum of spending restraint in a state that doesn’t have any.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Unlike those comparatively transparent tax systems, which come with clear rates and a modicum of accountability, tariffs operate in the shadows—hidden with the prices of goods on store shelves.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for modicum 
James Grebey, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
Any person with even a modicum of self-awareness or shame would recognize the dynamics at play and try to respect the delicate emotions of everyone else in the car.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
There are better ways to address revenue volatility without injury to the goal of the Gann Spending Limit, which was enacted to provide a modicum of spending restraint in a state that doesn’t have any.
—Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 8 Dec. 2024
Unlike those comparatively transparent tax systems, which come with clear rates and a modicum of accountability, tariffs operate in the shadows—hidden with the prices of goods on store shelves.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for modicum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modicum
Noun
-
Shortly thereafter, Facebook changed its name to Meta and sank $45 billion into its vision of a digital universe that most people just don’t seem to give much of a damn about.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 25 Sep. 2024
-
But the rate at which people are ditching cable suggests that carriage fees won’t be worth a tinker’s damn by the time the looming batch of NBA deals expires.Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 July 2024
Noun
-
The last-minute Annie Oakley act does not alter that one whit.The Editors, National Review, 30 Sep. 2024
-
The same wellness warriors who fret about microplastics seem not to care one whit about the breakdown of medical aesthetics.Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
Noun
-
His baritone voice is loud and clear but not overly boosted, and vibrant electric guitar licks and fiddle fills are cleanly presented with clear panning.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
-
Cher Ami, however, managed to make it through—though not without taking his licks (the pigeon was shot in the chest and the leg, and lost an eye).Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The case against him was built on eyewitness identification; not a shred of physical or forensic evidence linked him to the scene.Dan Slepian, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024
-
Witness, without a shred of judgment, your thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations.Ellen Choi, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
One lucky family got a hoot of a tree topper this Christmas!Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
-
The comments are a hoot FBI text message warning: What to know about keeping your information safe The use of AI in higher education has received pushback from some due to concerns surrounding academic integrity and privacy.Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Forest’s manager is notorious for giving little away, but his body language spoke volumes: smiling, upbeat, eager to get going.Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
-
Showing exasperation with the players involved does little to inspire confidence in them, and communicates to supporters that a manager is thinking about their own brand as much as the side’s performance.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
Articles Related to modicum
Thesaurus Entries Near modicum
Cite this Entry
“Modicum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modicum. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share