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as in thin
being of less than usual width
a hairline crack in the mug, almost too small to notice, was enough to make the mug break when filled with hot tea
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2
as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a hairline distinction between her rating of certain things as "necessary" and others as "absolutely necessary"
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3
as in mathematical
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an ultrasensitive telescope that requires hairline placement of the lenses
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
the controversial measure passed by a hairline, the margin of victory being but a single vote
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Recent Examples of hairline
Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Symptoms can take up to two weeks to show after exposure:
Fever above 101 degrees
Cough, runny nose or red eyes
A red, blotchy rash that begins at the scalp, hairline or behind the ears and spreads down the body
Great Wolf Lodge offered this statement to KXAS-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025
However, a hairline fracture can also occur from trauma or weak bones due to an underlying medical condition.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
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Noun
Hair loss has long been framed as a male concern—cue the receding hairline jokes, drugstore minoxidil, and late-night infomercials.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Symptoms can take up to two weeks to show after exposure:
Fever above 101 degrees
Cough, runny nose or red eyes
A red, blotchy rash that begins at the scalp, hairline or behind the ears and spreads down the body
Great Wolf Lodge offered this statement to KXAS-TV.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Apr. 2025
Han recommends wetting a beauty sponge to add extra coverage to smaller areas of concern, including your hairline and around your nose.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Mar. 2025
However, a hairline fracture can also occur from trauma or weak bones due to an underlying medical condition.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairline
Adjective
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While Paul is still remarkably good for someone at his experience level, the novelty of his act has been wearing thin.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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And was there ever, complete with Angus Young, knobby knees and thin ankles, scampering, duck-walking and hopping from place to place.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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The navy, white, and subtle red palette nods to the seaside and seamlessly blends into Printemps' signature French elegance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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In this model, miners compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles, and the first to succeed earns the right to add the next block to the chain.—
Tomer Niv,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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While quantum theory seems to allow it, physicists have had difficulty finding a mathematical description of a paraparticle that works.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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The next year, shoe designer Roger Vivier saw Balenciaga’s bet and raised him a few inches, designing a thigh-thigh silhouette for Yves Saint Laurent’s 1963 collection in alligator leather.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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The topper's cotton shell helps keep things cool, and it is designed to easily fit mattresses up to 18 inches thick.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The Horned Frogs gave up two late runs in a narrow 2-1 loss to Arizona in the championship game of the Big 12 Tournament on Saturday night at Globe Life Field.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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The Formula 1 season moves to its most iconic venue this weekend, with the eighth round of the championship taking place around the narrow streets of Monaco.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The floral motifs created a garden of light against the shimmering teal backdrop for a dramatic, yet delicate look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Lorenza Rosé, $23 Year after year, the Lorenza team produces a rosé that's both light and delicate while still being chock-full of flavor and personality.—
Seth Eli Barlow,
Arkansas Online,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Forecasts will become less accurate in time, with people getting less lead time when inclement weather may impact their daily lives.—
Bryan Karrick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The alleged attack involved Combs grabbing Morgan by the neck and throwing a wooden hanger that hit her head, Morgan said.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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One of the men approached the victim from behind and placed his arms around his neck, choking him.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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“Hairline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairline. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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