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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
Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Also, be careful not to apply the mask onto your hairline to avoid a painful removal process.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
But uniting the various factions of the GOP conference poses unique difficulties — a challenge only exacerbated by the Republicans’ hairline majority in the House, where just a few defections would sink the whole project.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
The Sox will begin the season with infielder Josh Rojas (hairline fracture in his right big toe) and outfielder Mike Tauchman (right hamstring strain) on the injured list.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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My poll produced a perfect score: 100% of the people who saw the cast responded by telling me about their experience with a cast or a hairline fracture; none expressed any empathy for my discomfort.
—Jerry Weissman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Also, be careful not to apply the mask onto your hairline to avoid a painful removal process.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
But uniting the various factions of the GOP conference poses unique difficulties — a challenge only exacerbated by the Republicans’ hairline majority in the House, where just a few defections would sink the whole project.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
The Sox will begin the season with infielder Josh Rojas (hairline fracture in his right big toe) and outfielder Mike Tauchman (right hamstring strain) on the injured list.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairline
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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And those guesses rely on default templates drawn from overrepresented groups in media and training data: cisgender, white, able-bodied, thin.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Our physical body is the antenna for all of these sensations; a relaxed, thawed body can pick up more subtle signals.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The Row’s ’90s Bag makes a second cameo for a subtle finishing touch.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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One, barring a mathematical miracle, would be Plymouth Argyle but relegation anxieties had remained with five other clubs all the way to the finish line.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Even if Leverkusen beats Freiburg, a win or draw against Gladbach will also provide mathematical certainty next week.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Weather experts predict that the Philadelphia area will get 1-2 inches of rain between Thursday evening and Friday morning.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The actual sensor is roughly an inch wide, and the band is slightly thinner than that.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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The package of tax reductions and sweeping spending cuts faces headwinds from opposition Democrats and some Republicans worried about the federal deficit, and the GOP's narrow House majority leaves no room for error.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Under the new Medicare Advantage plan, retirees would face narrower provider networks and potentially higher out-of-pocket expenses for out-of-network care.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The scoop neckline and shoulders also featured some delicate gold hardware to keep things, relatively, safe.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The necklace is made of high-quality sterling silver that is plated in a delicate rose rhodium.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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And they – their testimony was proven not to be accurate, that the president was not tying aid to Ukraine to the investigation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Jeremy Suttie, one of the leaders of the group, broke bones in his face, fractured his neck and suffered a traumatic brain injury, his GoFundMe states.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2025
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On Wednesday evening, a jury found Samson Allen guilty on charges of resisting arrest and obstructing justice during a police encounter last June that culminated in the arresting officer pressing his knee to the young Meridian man’s neck.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2025
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“Hairline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairline. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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