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nugget Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, bite-sized piece of food, typically chicken or fish, that is battered or breaded and deep-fried.
Usage Example
"The children eagerly dunked their hot chicken nuggets into sweet and sour sauce."
Strong
morsel
Weak
bite
• noun (Context 2)
A solid, naturally occurring lump of a precious metal, especially gold, found in the earth.
Usage Example
"The prospector celebrated wildly after washing away the dirt and discovering a gold lump the size of a walnut."
Strongest
lump
Strong
chunk
Weak
clod
• noun (Context 3)
A small, distinct, and valuable piece of information, wisdom, or truth.
Usage Example
"The documentary was full of fascinating nuggets of historical trivia that kept the audience engaged."
Strong
gem
tidbit
pearl
Weak
factoid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nugget. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nugget