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Recent Examples of hairlike
To some, the eggs of green lacewings (insects of the family Chrysopidae) may appear as tiny pearls or drops attached to the tips of silken, hairlike stalks.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 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
Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 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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Buried deep in a mound of tribbles and emerging from the hairy pile of creatures, Kirk handles himself admirably, embracing the unfortunate situation with a sense of comedic calm that adds yet another humanistic dimension to the iconic captain's character.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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That held up as the GWG — but not without some hairy moments.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From lambs with quizzically cocked eyebrows, to lambs whose wooly coats are made of flower petals, to lambs that simply defy description.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Martha Stewart, who introduced her followers to the tradition in 2005, resurrected the dessert a few days ago on Instagram with a photo of a cake expertly decorated with chocolate curls mimicking a lamb’s wooly coat.—
Lisa Gutierrez
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Drizzle over butter mixture, then mix with a fork until shaggy pieces form.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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Marsh gave way to thicker moss and shaggier shrubs.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The style is refreshingly informal yet efficient, ensuring guests feel warm-and-fuzzy cared-for, without being overfussed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fuzzy-looking crawlers can cause irritation and a rash to anyone whose skin comes in direct contact with the barbed hairs that cover the caterpillar.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The following season, Jackie was tending two downy babies — BBB (Big Bear Baby) and Stormy.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Just recently, Pera put a smooth mushroom pate on Coltivare’s menu, blanketed in a downy fluff of truffles.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Brooke Burke is joined by a furry friend while filming poolside for her fitness app in Malibu on April 1.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Everyday Fresh is great for general indoor placement while Pet Fresh helps with odors from furry family members.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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