soupçon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of soupçon
First recorded in 1760–70; from French: literally, “a suspicion,” Middle French sospeçon, from Late Latin suspectiōn- (stem of suspectiō ), for Latin suspīciō suspicion
Example Sentences
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The account has gotten widespread attention, in part for mixing its attacks with a soupçon of self-deprecation.
In its 28 previous features, Pixar had dabbled in sci-fi, but “Elio” is immersed in it, with just a soupçon of … horror?
From Los Angeles Times
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
You think Manhattan is a soupçon more representative of middle America than San Francisco?
From Los Angeles Times
The result is a punch of spice, a tickle of tang and a soupçon of sweet.
From Los Angeles Times
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