as in licks
the smallest amount or part imaginable
they choose to live modestly and don't seem to give a fig for the trappings of success
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Recent Examples of figs
Contrary to what most of us think, figs are not a fruit.
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Capri trees produce figs that are not edible.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Beautifully balanced mouthful with syrupy, stout and structured flavors that include lava cake, chocolate chips, fresh dark plums, figs, cinnamon, molasses and mint brittle on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Woody and green aromas, followed by a taste that differs—mocha and figs and some roasted chestnuts.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Aromas of figs, blueberries, honey, butterscotch, prunes and raspberries.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Standouts include the Iberian pork with figs, and the refreshing pineapple, pink peppercorn and passion fruit dessert.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to magnesium, figs are high in fiber and other vitamins and minerals, like vitamin B6 and calcium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Deliciously balanced and flavorful wine that gushes rich fruits, figs, plums, tarragon and soy.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Capri trees produce figs that are not edible.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Beautifully balanced mouthful with syrupy, stout and structured flavors that include lava cake, chocolate chips, fresh dark plums, figs, cinnamon, molasses and mint brittle on the finish.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Woody and green aromas, followed by a taste that differs—mocha and figs and some roasted chestnuts.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Aromas of figs, blueberries, honey, butterscotch, prunes and raspberries.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Standouts include the Iberian pork with figs, and the refreshing pineapple, pink peppercorn and passion fruit dessert.
—Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
In addition to magnesium, figs are high in fiber and other vitamins and minerals, like vitamin B6 and calcium.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Deliciously balanced and flavorful wine that gushes rich fruits, figs, plums, tarragon and soy.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figs
little
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Critics have said the act is weighted heavily in developers’ favor while doing little to address the state’s critical need for truly affordable housing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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Yet many of these interventions do little to preserve vitality or prevent the cascade of disability that often follows acute illness.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Figs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/figs. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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