as in thin
being of less than usual width
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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Recent Examples of paper-thin
The Knicks are mere pennies below the second apron but still could aggregate Robinson, Precious Achiuwa’s expiring $6 million deal and whatever amount of second-round picks is appropriate in exchange for a rotation-caliber wing to fortify their paper-thin bench.
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Expect paper-thin comté that actually tastes like the Jura mountains, served between gossamer nori or hamaguri clams under garlic panko that bridge French and Japanese techniques without trying too hard.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The Louisiana institution has been serving its signature version of paper-thin, sliced fish that’s battered and deep fried to a crispy, golden-brown perfection since 1934.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The paper-thin patties and pillowy buns have swept the nation and are now being infused with Korean, Filipino, Indian, and Italian flavors, among many others.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Expect paper-thin comté that actually tastes like the Jura mountains, served between gossamer nori or hamaguri clams under garlic panko that bridge French and Japanese techniques without trying too hard.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The Louisiana institution has been serving its signature version of paper-thin, sliced fish that’s battered and deep fried to a crispy, golden-brown perfection since 1934.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
The paper-thin patties and pillowy buns have swept the nation and are now being infused with Korean, Filipino, Indian, and Italian flavors, among many others.
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper-thin
Adjective
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Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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Draft experts agree that this incoming quarterback class is somewhat thin and certainly top-heavy.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Last night’s special had a comparatively narrow focus, prioritizing the characters and celebrities that many younger viewers would recognize.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The gap is quite narrow in some places, like Delaware and Maryland, but in places like Kentucky, systemic racial barriers continue to hold people back.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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Yet there have been many tall, slender prospects who played like tigers in the minors and like scared kittens against big-league pitching.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The slender piece of wood can serve as a useful tool—especially for puppies, who often chew on objects like sticks to soothe discomfort while teething, much like teething children are given hard objects to chew.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Paper-thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper-thin. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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