1
as in bit
a very small amount
there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
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2
as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
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Recent Examples of tad
Blue Apron's meals seem a tad simpler by comparison, but there's a good reason for that.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Ahead of the match, Argentina fans were a tad milder than the fans of Japan, the Netherlands and England who filled AT&T Stadium in previous matches.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Women are also welcome, of course … but sense seems to be a tad more common on that end of the things.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Levi Strauss Signature Gold High-Rise Loose Straight-Leg Jeans For something a tad looser, try these jeans by Levi Strauss Signature.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tad
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Ahead of the match, Argentina fans were a tad milder than the fans of Japan, the Netherlands and England who filled AT&T Stadium in previous matches.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Women are also welcome, of course … but sense seems to be a tad more common on that end of the things.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Levi Strauss Signature Gold High-Rise Loose Straight-Leg Jeans For something a tad looser, try these jeans by Levi Strauss Signature.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tad
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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The menu at the midtown location paid homage to many of the customer favorites from the original Mother, such as the mushroom po’ boy, nut burger and chile verde, but Venditti always puts his own spin on them.
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Three boys turned a Waymo ride into a wind-in-their-hair joyride late Friday afternoon in Santa Monica.
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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His kids, though hesitant at first, became a large part of the business.
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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Played by House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock, Kara’s path crosses that of an angry, sword-wielding teenager, Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), who seeks revenge for her slain family.
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers.
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Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
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“Tad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tad. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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