Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
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
-
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.
-
People had expectations of Mike Myers, because of SNL and Wayne’s World — not everybody was going along with this idea of the bad teeth, hairy body and taking the piss out of Bond.
Adjective
-
Planted to attract butterflies, wooly pipevine winds around a fence trellis.
-
Directed by Kyle Balda, The Sheep Detectives stars Jackman as George, a shepherd who reads whodunit novels to his sheep at night, not realizing that his woolly companions actually understand the murder mysteries.
Adjective
-
When Jon Brion would perform at Largo in Los Angeles, the enthrallment of his show entailed watching the shaggy-haired guy play myriad instruments, sampling and looping them into a climactic song.
-
That charming and shaggy approach is fitting for such a campy and irreverent comedy, ultimately substituting polish for an equal mixture of artistic grit and careless joy.
Adjective
-
Audra stooped down to hug Christina, 3, who donned a fuzzy white jacket with bear-like ears on the hood.
-
The brief clip showed off a new cast of characters, beginning with fuzzy television static before exploding into a montage propelled by intense music and kinetic bursts of action, carrying on the spirit of the first season through energetic animation and heavily stylised art.
Adjective
-
Flavors of black cherry, star anise, and mint are set into downy tannins that linger on the palate.
-
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
-
If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
-
There will be some furry friends working alongside military personnel during Sail250 Maryland and the Airshow Baltimore.
Cite this Entry
“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
