slim-jim

adjective

ˈslim-ˈjim How to pronounce slim-jim (audio)
Definition of slim-jimnext
as in thin
being of less than usual width an author whose published works are limited to one slim-jim volume of poetry

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim-jim
  1. thin
  2. narrow
  3. slender
  4. fine
  5. skinny
Adjective
  • In 2016, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton beat Trump 4-2 in the town and carried the state by a razor thin margin of 0.4 points.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Always dry thoroughly, heat on the stovetop until completely dry, and apply a thin layer of oil or shortening.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris remain locked in an extraordinarily narrow fight for the presidency after each candidate spent the final hours of their campaigns trying to win over voters in key swing states.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In that race, the popular vote split between Bush and Gore by a very small margin — much narrower than in 2016.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of narrow
Adjective
  • Police released a vague description of the assailant: A slender man in his 30s wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black cargo pants and a surgical mask.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • House: Democrats only need to pick up four seats to flip the House, and whichever party gains control is likely to have a slender majority.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.
    Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • An overweight cat has left the internet in stitches for trying to muscle in on her skinnier sibling's meal.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • However, the singer and actress has found a foolproof combo that will become a possible solution for all those who resist wearing skinny jeans as the trends dictate again.
    Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of skinny
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Thesaurus Entries Near slim-jim

slimes

slim-jim

slimming

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“Slim-jim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim-jim. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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