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soupçon

[soop-sawn, soop-sawn] / supˈsɔ̃, ˈsup sɔ̃ /
NOUN
small amount
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crumb drop pinch
STRONG
scintilla shred small bit small quantity smidgen trace whiff
WEAK
atom dab dash flash hint iota particle ray shade sparkle speck spot suggestion tinge whisper
NOUN
shade
Synonyms
WEAK
amount breath cast dash degree distinction ghost gradation hair hint intimation nuance proposal semblance shadow spice streak suggestion suspicion taste tincture tinge touch trace variation variety whiff whisper
soupcon
NOUN
small amount
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crumb drop pinch
STRONG
scintilla shred small bit small quantity smidgen trace whiff
WEAK
atom dab dash flash hint iota particle ray shade sparkle speck spot suggestion tinge whisper
NOUN
shade
Synonyms
WEAK
amount breath cast dash degree distinction ghost gradation hair hint intimation nuance proposal semblance shadow spice streak suggestion suspicion taste tincture tinge touch trace variation variety whiff whisper

Example Sentences

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The account has gotten widespread attention, in part for mixing its attacks with a soupçon of self-deprecation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

In its 28 previous features, Pixar had dabbled in sci-fi, but “Elio” is immersed in it, with just a soupçon of … horror?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

The result is a punch of spice, a tickle of tang and a soupçon of sweet.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Ses invasions s’étendent depuis le fond de la mer des Caraïbes jusqu’à l’atmosphère, à une altitude de 35 km au-dessus de la surface terrestre, par le biais d’un ballon blanc pour parer à tout soupçon.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2023

“I’m mostly pecans. With just a soupçon of maple sugar.”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon