1
as in thin
being of less than usual width
a slim volume of poetry
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2
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the pressure on ballet dancers to remain gracefully slim
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
slim pickings at the garage sale
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as in small
small in degree
a slim chance is still better than none
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Recent Examples of slim
Michigan isn’t eliminated in the Big Ten race, but the margin for error is slim.
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Austin Meek, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While Eternals wasn't a success and the chances of a direct sequel are currently slim, Marvel Studios has found a way to bring a huge part of it back in a way that answers burning questions and sets up the future.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Because the speed is reduced, the chances of rollover are slim, even when pushing the rig to its limits.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
Plus, the high-rise, slim fit, and seam down the legs make for a flattering and elongating appearance.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
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Austin Meek, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
While Eternals wasn't a success and the chances of a direct sequel are currently slim, Marvel Studios has found a way to bring a huge part of it back in a way that answers burning questions and sets up the future.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Because the speed is reduced, the chances of rollover are slim, even when pushing the rig to its limits.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
Plus, the high-rise, slim fit, and seam down the legs make for a flattering and elongating appearance.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim
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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This draconian action will increase the workload and place new responsibilities on a workforce that is already stretched thin.—
Kathryn Krupnik,
CBS News,
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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His words, though often sparse and cryptic, usually mattered more than those of his counterparts, fueling a political mystique of infallibility.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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His characteristically sparse prose only makes this portrait of a necrophiliac serial killer haunting the hill country of eastern Tennessee that much more disturbing: Lester Ballard makes Norman Bates look like Beaver Cleaver.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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This banking platform is built for small business owners, freelancers, and the self-employed.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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If a company is smaller or losing money, investors want to see high revenue growth, the people said.—
Erin Griffith,
New York Times,
18 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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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
Adjective
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Raymond Hall Hailey Bieber also avoided the mob wife aesthetic by pairing her leopard coat with trousers and minimal accessories like black skinny sunglasses and a square-toed shoe.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025
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Most holes look exactly the same, straightforward with skinny fairways and thick rough.—
Brody Miller,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Inventory space is scarce, so this is really a last resort, as most of Lucy’s backpack should be filled with food and water.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Track position is everything on a circuit as unforgiving as Monaco, where overtaking opportunities are scarce.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Because the baseball season is long, every off day — both in spring training and in the regular season — is cherished as a time to spend time away from the constant grind of the season.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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The companies are also planning another event in December for athletes in leagues that are in their off seasons at the time, like the WNBA, NWSL, and MLB.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Slim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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