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Recent Examples of hairlike
Among the evidence that was seized was a hairlike fiber that was found in a hole in the home’s sheetrock at the top of the stairs.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
When a porcini is young, the mouths of the tubes are covered with tangled white hairlike filaments called hyphae.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
This one stands out because of its forked tip, which creates soft, hairlike strokes instead of harsh, solid lines.
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Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Third, nasal saline helps restore the actions of part of our natural defense system, which is composed of microscopic, hairlike projections called cilia that line the surface of the nasal passage.
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Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
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Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
When a porcini is young, the mouths of the tubes are covered with tangled white hairlike filaments called hyphae.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
This one stands out because of its forked tip, which creates soft, hairlike strokes instead of harsh, solid lines.
—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Its flat side can be used for outlining; its fine tip fills in sparse areas with hairlike strokes; and the broad side of the tip applies wider strokes as needed.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
Third, nasal saline helps restore the actions of part of our natural defense system, which is composed of microscopic, hairlike projections called cilia that line the surface of the nasal passage.
—
Mary J. Scourboutakos,
The Conversation,
14 Nov. 2025
This protein is needed for the formation of cilia — hairlike protrusions that cells can use to move — as well as in the assembly of the mitotic spindle that organizes chromosomes during cell division, and for the transport of neurotransmitters in neurons.
—
Quanta Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlike
Adjective
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The ambitious series will debut new episodes later this year, making this the perfect time to prop up your hairy feet and marathon the first two seasons.
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The threat that these hairy tanks (some can weigh over 1,500 pounds) pose to drivers is so great that Volvo, a brand synonymous with safety, built their own life-sized rubber replica.
Adjective
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Scattered along the road are dozens of other WorldTour cyclists, each of them dressed in oversized puffer jackets and woolly hats.
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Planted to attract butterflies, wooly pipevine winds around a fence trellis.
Adjective
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Two years later, Swift pushed the bounds of her beauty yet again, pairing a white, deep V-cut gown with a shaggy bob.
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In most respects the man was unremarkable, just another shaggy head of hair in a sea of skater-boy business casual.
Adjective
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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The therapist was a round, soft woman who sat cross-legged on a fuzzy couch.
Adjective
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Flavors of black cherry, star anise, and mint are set into downy tannins that linger on the palate.
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Plants produce a basal rosette of downy foliage in their first year and flower in the second season, after which the plants typically die out.
Adjective
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How to protect your pet from extreme heat Pet owners shoudl take special precautions to protect their furry family members during the heat wave.
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Pet owners should also ensure that their furry friends are microchipped and that contact details with the microchip registry are up to date.
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“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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