razor-thin
adjective
chiefly US
: very small or thin
razor-thin models
He won by a razor-thin margin.
It was a razor-thin victory.
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Maduro’s presidency began with a razor-thin and contested victory.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
For many neighborhood establishments already operating on razor-thin margins, that kind of increase would be devastating.
—Andrew Rigie, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
According to the National Restaurant Association, operations costs (specifically food and labor) have skyrocketed roughly 35% over the last five years, squeezing profit margins to a razor-thin 3% to 5% for many full-service spots.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Broadly, operators have to balance discounts that will attract customers with the razor-thin margins common in the industry.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026
For many neighborhood establishments already operating on razor-thin margins, that kind of increase would be devastating.
—Andrew Rigie, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
According to the National Restaurant Association, operations costs (specifically food and labor) have skyrocketed roughly 35% over the last five years, squeezing profit margins to a razor-thin 3% to 5% for many full-service spots.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Dec. 2025
Broadly, operators have to balance discounts that will attract customers with the razor-thin margins common in the industry.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Razor-thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-thin. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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