And miraculously, he lifted his own violin and started playing, by ear, certain snippets of violin concertos.
Source: tatoeba (4277926)
Snippets
Synonyms for "snippets" (17 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: code block, code sample, coding snippet, custom code, data sample.
- Sentence evidence is available for snippets, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "snippets".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "snippets"
Keep "snippets" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "snippets" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "snippets", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "snippets" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesdata fragmentprogramming examplesearch resulttext fragment
More specific
8 entriesPython code snippetarticle snippetdata samplelanguage specific snippetpassage fragmentsearch snippetsubset of datatext excerpt
Collocations
6 entriescode snippetsdata snippetsinterview snippetssearch snippetssnippets of codetext snippets
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
I collect snippets of information from a variety of sources.
Source: tatoeba (5621827)
The new sci-fi franchise, The Expanse, fascinates me, although I have seen only snippets of it in videos and writing. It reinforces my tendency to think that humanity will spend a long time, centuries, within the Solar System. Travel outside the Sun's peripheries will be difficult, as faster-than-light travel seems impossible with current science. Travelling at the speed of light to the nearest star system, the triple-star Alpha Centauri, would take more than four years if it were possible.
Source: tatoeba (10518796)
What we know of the game's lore is assembled from numerous fragmentary snippets of text found in item descriptions, dialog, and cutscenes.
Source: tatoeba (11034635)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "snippets"?
Closest matches include code block, code sample, coding snippet, custom code, data sample.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "snippets"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.