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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Indie filmmakers often operate on razor-thin margins, relying on international shoots, co-productions, and foreign investors to make their visions real.
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Business & Economy The Big Story House GOP moves Trump tax cuts through committee
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a slew of President Trump’s top tax priorities Wednesday, setting the stage for a high-stakes sprint to get the provisions through the GOP’s razor-thin majority.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Not to mention, with each razor-thin modification, Harry’s had to make sure that nothing violated a stack of competitors’ patents (each of which is predicated on the tiniest of design details).
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
The margin was razor-thin, with the second-highest score of 98.75 going to a show choir known for its excellence.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Business & Economy The Big Story House GOP moves Trump tax cuts through committee
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced a slew of President Trump’s top tax priorities Wednesday, setting the stage for a high-stakes sprint to get the provisions through the GOP’s razor-thin majority.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 14 May 2025
Not to mention, with each razor-thin modification, Harry’s had to make sure that nothing violated a stack of competitors’ patents (each of which is predicated on the tiniest of design details).
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 May 2025
The margin was razor-thin, with the second-highest score of 98.75 going to a show choir known for its excellence.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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“Razor-thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-thin. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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