soupcon

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

There’s a “Star Wars” cantina bit, a soupçon of James Bond in the score at a fancy gala and dashes of Steven Spielberg in the camerawork.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

I might add a soupçon of Seurat, to account for the smooth unruffled Classical forms of the dance hall’s clientele.

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

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

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon