1
as in thin
being of less than usual width
a slim volume of poetry
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2
as in slender
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the pressure on ballet dancers to remain gracefully slim
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3
as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
slim pickings at the garage sale
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4
as in small
small in degree
a slim chance is still better than none
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Recent Examples of slim
The modal-cotton blend is supersoft yet not see-through, and the slim cut skims the body for a flattering fit.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Setup is as easy as plugging in the HDMI cable into your TV and the sound bar—thanks to HDMI ARC—and the slim profile allows this device to be wall-mounted or propped up on your TV stand.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Shoulder season is the time of year when weather conditions are favorable and crowds are slimmer, an appealing window to visit destinations that are packed and hot during summer.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Models at Michael Rider’s debut Celine show, meanwhile, slipped into slim, almost gym shoe-like versions in leather.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Setup is as easy as plugging in the HDMI cable into your TV and the sound bar—thanks to HDMI ARC—and the slim profile allows this device to be wall-mounted or propped up on your TV stand.
—PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Shoulder season is the time of year when weather conditions are favorable and crowds are slimmer, an appealing window to visit destinations that are packed and hot during summer.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Models at Michael Rider’s debut Celine show, meanwhile, slipped into slim, almost gym shoe-like versions in leather.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slim
Adjective
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This process transformed the plastic into porous carbon powder, which was then combined with carbon black and a polymer binder to form thin electrode layers.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Dry the nuts in a thin layer, then remove the husks wearing gloves.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The slender aspens unfurl golden banners against the dark wall of evergreens.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The shoes featured a scalloped toe box in a pale pink hue, offset by gold slingback straps and slender matching heels.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Details are sparse on the exact location and timeline for the new luxury hotel and restaurant, which will boast amenities such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa and a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic views of the Nashville skyline.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 Oct. 2025
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Its compact design is convenient for small-apartment dwellers and college students living in dorms where storage space is sparse.—
Shalwah Evans,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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By a rough count, Flagg played in approximately six different lineups, including some small-ball looks with Dwight Powell at center.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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While there is acknowledgement that smaller teams, such as Norway’s Valarenga, could be on the receiving end of heavy defeats with the shift in format, the benefits of seeing top seeds clash early in the competition mean more overall interest.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Colorado State is currently mired in a three-game losing streak, following a narrow 21-17 win over Northern Colorado.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Whatever the catalyst, a change in the political environment seemed to connect with a social change that brought back narrow, and at times constrictive, ideas of womanhood depicted in media.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The device, about the size of a hockey puck, is filled with blood and hangs from his skinny frame.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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The scarf collage tops and skinny pants from Celine.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Details remain scarce, but Netflix says that players will have to undergo physical and mental challenges in order to receive clues, with characters like the aforementioned Mustard, Professor Plum and others all represented.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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And don’t forget to keep filling the DesGully Window Bird Feeder all winter long—birds come to rely on that food source, especially when the weather’s cold and the food is scarce.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two weeks after an upset loss to visiting Cal Poly and a week after having a off-night bye to think about a season that could go either way, Sacramento State delivered a resounding 55-27 victory over Weber State on Saturday night in chilly Ogden, Utah.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Prettygarden 2-piece Jogger Set This two-piece set is an instant upgrade to your off-duty style.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Slim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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