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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hair
In July, the group interrupted the Braque Prize ceremonies at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, with Paksa being the first to yell over the remarks of museum director Samuel Oliver; she and several other protesters were arrested and forced to cut their hair.
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Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
In the city, mornings are more structured with a Pilates or a Dance class and my hair routine follows suit.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Her long brunette hair was worn long and loose down her back, and glam was kept minimal and elegant with a soft brown smoky eye.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Not a strand of hair could show, and nail polish and lipstick were also forbidden.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
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Daniel R. Quiles, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
In the city, mornings are more structured with a Pilates or a Dance class and my hair routine follows suit.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
Her long brunette hair was worn long and loose down her back, and glam was kept minimal and elegant with a soft brown smoky eye.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2026
Not a strand of hair could show, and nail polish and lipstick were also forbidden.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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The 24-inch Timeless Hardside Spinner by Jessica Simpson is hiding in the clearance section for just $38.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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My baby hairs are 4 inches long now!—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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According to Shapiro, probiotic foods—many of which also contain protein or fiber too—have the potential to improve digestion, reduce bloating, support immune health by strengthening gut barrier function, and promote microbial diversity.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
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Magnets, optical screens powered by AI, and other machinery sort aluminum, tin, fibers, cardboard, plastics, and other recyclables before balers pack together each class of items.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Choose pinstripes or wool for a take on power dressing, or channel the '90s with a leather style.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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The actress wore a wool gray suit with a double-breasted blazer with sinuous lapels and wide-leg trousers.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Is this app a royal pain in the neck?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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That said, take copious notes, just in case some wires get crossed along the way.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since 2021, Poland has built the permanent border wall that Ahmed crossed; razor-wire fences stand on both sides of it.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cropped or long, belted or buttoned, patterned or plain—faux fur was the coat choice of many, if not most, this month.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The next step will be for Kushner and Barrot to meet in person, which the ministry spokesman expects to happen within the next few days.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Power and grace in every step sequence and triple-lutz, triple-loop combination.—
Katie Gunderman,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
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Crafty customers have even experimented with swapping out the logo’s thread colors.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Most important, without every thread from the past seven episodes, the charmingly chaotic scene in the Bridgerton drawing room would be so much less fun!—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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