HANDFUL Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

handful

noun

ˈhan(d)-ˌfu̇l

Definition of handful

as in few

a small number only a handful of people signed up for the wintertime hike

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Recent Examples of handful Though biological weapons are banned by international law, a handful of countries, including Russia, Syria, and North Korea, have developed and hoarded contagious pathogens. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026 Indeed, Fry has earned a handful of offers from college programs, including Butler, Colgate and Dayton. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Sharp, a three-star recruit at 6-foot and 160 pounds, will be a handful alongside Webb. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 College students and their families can now pay tuition and fees with PayPal or Venmo, the newest payment options at a handful of universities, the companies said Wednesday. — Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for handful

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couple

Noun

The couple later moved the restaurant to its current location at 1300 Lawrence Ave.

— Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
School placements for the couple's children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, were part of the decision concerning the timing of the family's move, but a source told ABC News there were also many things that fell into place.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

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