last shred

Frequency: 8.08.2 per million words

the final remaining part of something abstract, like hope or dignity

shredADJECTIVE + shred

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last

Examples (10)

  • After the devastating news, only a last shred of hope remained.
  • He clung to the last shred of his dignity, refusing to beg.
  • Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, he maintained the last shred of his innocence.
  • The old photograph, faded and torn, was the last shred of their happy past.
  • Even in the darkest hour, a last shred of courage can be found.
  • She felt the last shred of her strength draining away.
  • The once proud empire was reduced to its last shred of power.
  • He was determined to protect the last shred of his freedom.
  • The artist captured the last shred of sunlight before dusk.
  • She tried to hold onto the last shred of her composure.