paper-thin

adjective

pa·per-thin ˈpā-pər-ˌthin

Synonyms of paper-thin next

: extremely thin

paper-thin partitions

Examples of paper-thin in a Sentence

since the wall separating our cubicles is paper-thin, I get way too much information about my coworker's love life

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In this case, a paper-thin layer of this material is placed on the top surface of the floating foam under the dome. —

Michael Irving, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2024 Given the paper-thin margin, most private companies won’t bid to operate a DOE science lab, Madia notes. —

Byadrian Cho, science.org, 4 Oct. 2024 And yet, for all the witty, effervescent charm of the game itself, Astro Bot is a paper-thin protagonist even by the standard’s of the mascot platformer. —

Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2024 Monét wore a head-to-toe Y2K fashion throwback consisting of a pleated and frayed denim mini skirt in an acid-wash, a paper-thin sleeveless tee and pointed-toe stiletto boots. —

Marissa Muller, WWD, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paper-thin