1
as in thin
being of less than usual width
graceful, slender table legs
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2
as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
unsurprisingly, the aerobics instructor is slender and athletic
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
people of slender means simply can't afford those prices
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Recent Examples of slender
Think slender light fixtures, cabinet hardware, or minimalist stair rails with spindles that add contrast, not overload.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Where Shy was the subject of Porter’s slender book — which is really more of a beat-poetry day-in-the-life monologue — the focus shifts here to the weary headmaster who’s been fighting on the students’ behalf all these years.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Natural light pours in from both sides of the slender, serpentine structure.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Where Shy was the subject of Porter’s slender book — which is really more of a beat-poetry day-in-the-life monologue — the focus shifts here to the weary headmaster who’s been fighting on the students’ behalf all these years.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Natural light pours in from both sides of the slender, serpentine structure.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slender
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Batteries without the filter lost power quickly, while batteries with the atom-thin filter retained almost all their capacity for more than 150 charge-discharge cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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But does Hegseth want the best generals, or just the best skinny ones?—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Guayabero River knifefish have skinny, elongated bodies reaching just over 7 inches in length, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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For now, Swifties only have the song titles, multiple variant covers, and sparse details shared during the singer’s two-hour long New Heights podcast appearance to shape their understanding of the album.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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The pros and cons of sparse attention An AI model makes decisions based on its training data and new information, such as a prompt.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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But those plans can be quite narrow and ineffective for addressing flood damage.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Wide, shallow pans allow alcohol to evaporate more quickly than deep, narrow ones.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Lift your hips off the ground and place a block underneath your sacrum, the widest, boniest part of your pelvis.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Oct. 2024
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Differences in Adult Bones That being said, some adults are bonier than others.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
3 Nov. 2023
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Details on the deal were scarce, but the studio heads were enthusiastic about the new partnership.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, bargains are scarce in South End – even a quick lunch carries a premium.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Eating a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and lean proteins is one way to mitigate the risk of heart disease.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
1 Oct. 2025
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Chicken breast is a good source of lean protein.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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The slim design has clear crystals on the dial and a two-tone gold and stainless steel bracelet.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Naughton wore a black ensemble to the event that bared her midriff, and her cheekbones stood out in the photos posted due to her slimmer face.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Slender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slender. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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