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Recent Examples of hairlike
The trick is to make small, sharp movements using the sharp point of the pencil to create the hairlike strokes.
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Lottie Winter, Glamour, 26 Feb. 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
Lottie Winter, Glamour, 26 Feb. 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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Ideal for deshedding and extra hairy pets.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Why their way of being has created controversy Those who identify themselves as therians wear attire and accessories such as animal masks; gloves and socks in the shape of hairy paws with claws; collars and leashes.—
Paula Soria,
AZCentral.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This slow-growing columnar cactus looks striking in a pot because it’s covered in white, wooly spines that look like unkempt hair.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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On the horizon appears a woolly shroud of smoke from a distant wildfire.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The shredded sleeves of her Ashi Studio gown, frayed edges of her Dilara Findikoglu dress, trompe-l’oeil of her Margiela, fabric twists of her Roberto Cavalli, and shaggy accents of her vintage John Galliano are key touch-points.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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The star kept her beauty minimal for the Sunday morning sunbathing, styling her blonde hair down with shaggy face-framing bangs grazing her cheekbones and partially obscuring her eyes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And now that the alerts system has gone live, users receive a tiny, fuzzy image with some astronomical metadata of each observation that fits their criteria—all just a couple of minutes after Rubin captures the original image.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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One of her favorite specimens was the rain beetle, a fuzzy scarab-like insect that can't feed as an adult, relying solely on fat stores from its larval stages.—
Christine Mai-Duc,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Sourcing the best comforters and duvet inserts—from down toppers to fluffy, featherless options—makes a downy bedscape a reality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond creating a basket for the kids, Reimold said not to forget your furry friends on Easter morning.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Consider getting pet-safe ice melts or dressing your furry friend up in booties.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Hairlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlike. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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