hairbreadths

noun

variants or hairsbreadths
plural of hairbreadth
as in inches
a very small distance or degree just missed the bull's-eye by a hairbreadth

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairbreadths
  1. inches
  2. steps
Noun
  • Williams is 6 feet, 7 inches tall, and weights around 220 pounds, Boyd said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Several inches of sand fill the front row of Aliso Beach's parking lot after surf coupled with high tides pounded the Orange County shore.
    — Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of inches
Noun
  • This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of steps
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