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
Beth Demmon, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
The Home for Retired Bears, benignly administered by the musical nuns, resembles an island gentlemen’s club in early Bond movies: think cane furniture, the wistful whiff of Empire and a faintly sinister air.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Ober has a 39 percent whiff percentage on the changeup, up from 29.8 percent a year ago.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Noun
With zero sugar and 5.5 percent ABV, Sod Cutter is an unfussy and refreshingly fruity concoction with big whiffs of pineapple on the nose, crisp apple in the finish, and a light citrusy sweetness balanced against a hint of sea salt.
—Beth Demmon, Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024
The Home for Retired Bears, benignly administered by the musical nuns, resembles an island gentlemen’s club in early Bond movies: think cane furniture, the wistful whiff of Empire and a faintly sinister air.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Crochet was one of 11 hurlers to surpass the 200-strikeout plateau, whiffing 209 hitters in 146 innings.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Ober has a 39 percent whiff percentage on the changeup, up from 29.8 percent a year ago.
—Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Scientists sought hints about how our solar system came to be—and about the origin of one class of molecules in particular.Elise Cutts, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Another Wordle puzzle will be released on Monday and Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a way though, glimmers are also a type of a trigger but one that releases good vibes.Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even though 2024 was a tough year for restaurant owners, there are glimmers of hope heading into 2025.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
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Philly tried some razzle-dazzle, but that was sniffed out by Frankie Luvu, who dropped Jalen Hurts for a big loss.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some have suggested that the drones are secretly sniffing out radioactive materials, while others have questioned whether their origins are from another foreign power.Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Two men have reportedly died after inhaling bat guano used to grow marijuana, raising concerns about the safety of natural bat guano and commercially available fertilizers.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Those pollutants, often from fireplace smoke and fireworks, are small enough to be inhaled and enter the bloodstream, endangering residents and especially those with respiratory or heart problems.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Whiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiff. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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