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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hair
Here, the director wrests a radioactive joy from observing Godard generate ideas with his ensemble, even as others pull their hair out around him.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Carthen partnered her dark brown, strapless pony hair gown with a cherry cola bob courtesy of Tai Simon, who used hair by Jade Cheveux.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Crawford, 59, wore an embellished off-the-shoulder gold gown and styled her hair similarly to her daughter's.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The beauty of long natural hair lies in its versatility.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
Carthen partnered her dark brown, strapless pony hair gown with a cherry cola bob courtesy of Tai Simon, who used hair by Jade Cheveux.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
Crawford, 59, wore an embellished off-the-shoulder gold gown and styled her hair similarly to her daughter's.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The beauty of long natural hair lies in its versatility.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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The boot features a black leather upper with a platform-style 2-inch heel, providing a height boost without compromising comfort, and a lug sole that’s suitable for icy terrain.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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And for frequent flyers, the Travelpro Versapack + Softside Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Luggage is a serious score at $377 off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Viscous fiber is found in oats, eggplant, chia seeds and barley.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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For many people, a whole grain sourdough provides an ideal balance—offering the fiber and nutrients of whole wheat with the digestibility and flavor benefits of fermentation.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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And good wool creates great sweaters.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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Craftsmanship takes precedence in these moisture-wicking and super resilient slippers, made from all-natural wool sourced from small farms in Kyrgyzstan.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Pulse points encompass the warmer areas of your body that can help diffuse fragrance, such as your wrists, inner elbows, neck, and the backs of your knees.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The follow-up tease showed someone holding a bunch of wires, insinuating that her costume likely has some animatronics involved.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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The charges Maryland State Senator Dalya Attar is facing include extortion via interstate communication, and interception and disclosure of a wire, oral or electronic communication.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The cropped, slim fit gives it a modern shape that layers cleanly under blazers or coats.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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For Halloween 2021, Pepper Thai — cookbook author and Chrissy Teigen's mom — showed off her costume on Instagram as the ultimate momager, wearing a fur coat and holding a Hermès Birkin bag.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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And last week the Supreme Court took the rare step of asking for additional briefing in that high-profile case.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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For decades, arachnologists debated the actual purpose of stabilimenta, a special thread spiders weave into their webs.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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And now, Miami’s season is hanging on by a thread.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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