hairlines

plural of hairline
as in inches
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 hairlines Our testers were relieved to finally find an option that didn’t leave behind crispy hairlines and plasticky strands. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Choose a clinic with experienced teams known for natural-looking hairlines. Will Jones, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025 Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026 Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026 No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines. Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026 Emphasis on natural hairlines — Rather than drawing a sharp, low hairline that looks good only in year one, the design is usually tailored to age and facial features, aiming to remain convincing over time. Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026 If done suboptimally, deep plane facelifts can lead to complications such as muscle or nerve damage, infections, irregular hairlines, asymmetry and necrosis, among others. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025 On a night in late January 2024, a man who was both a barber and a marijuana salesman was operating the businesses out of his uncle’s south Fort Worth apartment, lining up hairlines and weed deals. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Put peeled and sliced Yukon Gold potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water by 2 inches, and add a generous couple of pinches of salt.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Five to 10 inches of rain are possible from Sunday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
    Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • Despite this, 17% of prospective homebuyers have not taken any steps to improve their credit score ahead of a purchase, the survey showed.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Every few minutes, when the booming sound of fighter jets could be heard, or rather felt, many craned their necks and looked skyward.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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