soupçon

noun

süp-ˈsōⁿ How to pronounce soupçon (audio)
Definition of soupçonnext
as in sprinkling
a very small amount the book is filled with cynicism and sarcasm, along with a soupçon of existentialist angst

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Recent Examples of soupçon Today’s crossword, constructed by Sunny Maharjan in his New York Times debut, has a soupçon of similar silliness (say that three times fast). — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 This wouldn’t be a Reacher adventure without a soupçon of sadism. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026 The Enneagram is a personality system, with a soupçon of woo-woo, that divides people into nine types. — Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 20 June 2026 Black comedy is among the hardest tones to nail, and if there was a single knowing wink from the actors or even a soupçon of exaggeration in the execution, the whole thing could simply become too tiresomely antic to be actually funny. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026 The sweet satirical soupçon, now at the Nederlander Theatre, extends Apple TV’s tribute to the optimistic pleasures of the art form to its mother source. — Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Early on, matter in the cosmos was almost entirely hydrogen and helium (with only a soupçon of heavier elements such as lithium). — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026 Luckily for those of us who crave just a soupçon of screen time at Thanksgiving, there’s plenty of fare to amuse yourself with at home or in theaters this holiday weekend. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025 Calabrian chile added a soupçon of heat. — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupçon
  1. sprinkling
  2. hint
  3. glimmer
  4. splash
  5. shred
  6. speck
  7. bit
  8. touch
Noun
  • As ever, the lineup is a mix of new features from Asia’s best auteurs, a sprinkling of Hollywood movies and projects from up-and-coming filmmakers.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Some versions are sold as wedges, while others are finely grated and packaged for easy sprinkling over spaghetti or casseroles.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • Gone are the beer bashes, the thrill of invention and any hint that Zuckerberg lusted for something — women, attention, clout — other than a quarterly earnings report.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • However, the document didn't give any clear hints as to when exactly policymakers thought that hike could come.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hint
Noun
  • Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Viewers get only glimmers of the characters’ personalities and backgrounds, but the show offers enough detail and texture to understand how Season 1 might unfold.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • Ruca jumped to the top of the turnbuckle, gave Legend a polite wave and hit a frog splash that sent both competitors through the ladder.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Your Photography by Kimberly Kalan Maison Flambeau has multiple outdoor dining and lounging spots, the most notable of which are its splash pool and sauna.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • There’s yet to be a shred of evidence that Belichick can build and guide North Carolina’s roster into the kind of behemoth that can go on the road in the ACC, play poorly and win by double digits while barely being threatened with a loss.
    — David Ubben, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Without a shred of evidence, Cloud casually weaponized domestic violence allegations against a fan who was simply cheering for his home team.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • Every belt buckle looks freshly yanked off the rack; every speck of signage resembles something painted 45 minutes before filming commenced that day.
    — Michael Phillips, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The period is 2006, when the golden age of streamable content is barely a speck on the media horizon.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Rooms decor is sophisticated, and not in the slightest bit stuffy.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • There was the title, an obvious nod to the first Zuckerberg film, and ads used bits of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ score.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of bit
Noun
  • Extra touches include a pillow menu, bedside reading lights, Nespresso machines, large walk-in closets, and complimentary shoeshine.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Designed to be used, displayed, combined and gifted, the pieces blend everyday function with Ginori’s refined aesthetic, colorful palette and touches of gold.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of touch

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“Soupçon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soup%C3%A7on. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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