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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
During Sunday night’s Academy Awards ceremony, Vogue global editorial director Anna Wintour joined Oscar winner Anne Hathaway on stage to present the awards for best costume design and best hair and makeup.
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Then, without warning, a piece of metal as thin as a human hair emerged from his foot.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That being said, there's really no reason not to take the best hair, makeup, and nail looks seen on the red carpet and incorporate them into everyday life.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Cameron Diaz looked so different ditching her signature sleek hair while out in New York City on Friday night.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Then, without warning, a piece of metal as thin as a human hair emerged from his foot.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
That being said, there's really no reason not to take the best hair, makeup, and nail looks seen on the red carpet and incorporate them into everyday life.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
Cameron Diaz looked so different ditching her signature sleek hair while out in New York City on Friday night.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
Noun
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Bain has 30 7/8-inch arms, while Howell’s are even shorter at 30 1/4.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Riding on 21-inch alloy wheels, our Lexus RX350h F-Sport tester had exterior pizzazz and looked great with its recent redesign.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Flax Company’s core business is in linen fiber, both for the pure linen industry and cotton spinning applications.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The geometric tulip motif has a vintage look that still feels aligned with today’s trends and the washable jute and wool blend won’t pick up dirt or stains as easily as more delicate fibers.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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To stay warm on cold days, Abrams and others at Flylow layer the TC over a wool or polyester flannel.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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The cover is made from breathable, natural cotton and is followed by a layer of flame-retardant wool for optimal cooling properties.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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,
22 Mar. 2026
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His mother, 76-year-old Beth Burbank, is a longtime Quaker and came out to support the vigil, carrying a poster in hand and a checkered keffiyeh — a Middle Eastern scarf and a modern symbol of colonial resistance — around her neck.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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In Tuesday's interview and Monday's keynote, Jensen talked about copper wires remaining in server racks, which is a ding on the optical component stocks.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the cake is done, set it on a wire rack to cool completely in the pan, running a small sharp knife around the edges to release it after about 15 minutes.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Say hello to your new transitional coat, the style that proves simplicity is the ultimate form of elegance.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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This mid-Cretaceous omnivore was still actively growing and may have sported a coat of soft, fuzzy filaments, giving it a physical appearance similar to that of a small lamb.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The effort comes as local leaders and institutions take steps to address the risks birds face in cities.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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In keeping with the 1 Hotels mantra, thoughtful steps have been made to reduce waste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even if younger postmodern artists who use the same materials as Elaine Reichek—cloth, thread—to make work that involves stitching and the like don’t know it, the eighty-two-year-old artist is the mother of their invention.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Though neither Baker nor Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire) is especially memorable as a thread in our heroine’s domestic tapestry, each does passable work in his supporting role.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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