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as in thin
being of less than usual width
a hairline crack in the mug, almost too small to notice, was enough to make the mug break when filled with hot tea
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a hairline distinction between her rating of certain things as "necessary" and others as "absolutely necessary"
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as in mathematical
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an ultrasensitive telescope that requires hairline placement of the lenses
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
the controversial measure passed by a hairline, the margin of victory being but a single vote
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Recent Examples of hairline
Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In a clip at the start of the TikTok, the influencer pulled her hair back to show some gray strands around her hairline.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The Pakistani diplomat flew to China on Tuesday for talks, despite suffering a hairline shoulder fracture in a fall during his meeting with the Egyptian delegation.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
After Chourio had experienced discomfort recently, an MRI revealed a small hairline fracture at the base of the third metacarpal.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Can Hims regrow a receding hairline?
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In a clip at the start of the TikTok, the influencer pulled her hair back to show some gray strands around her hairline.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
The Pakistani diplomat flew to China on Tuesday for talks, despite suffering a hairline shoulder fracture in a fall during his meeting with the Egyptian delegation.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
After Chourio had experienced discomfort recently, an MRI revealed a small hairline fracture at the base of the third metacarpal.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairline
Adjective
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However, higher commodity and energy prices stemming from the conflict have started feeding into Chinese manufacturers' input costs, threatening to weigh on firms' already thin margins.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Our strictly historical sources for Paul are thin.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One search can yield a long list of options, each with its own rules, conditions, and subtle differences that are easy to miss at first glance.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, a slight blurring of stars at the edge of the frame seems to betray the subtle motion of the spacecraft — or camera — over the course of the 10-second exposure.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Paulino’s team used mathematical models from origami design to program these motions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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By mathematical measures, that figure may overestimate some people's preparedness.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The storms are predicted to bring quarter-sized hail (1 inch).—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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That search led me to Amazon’s selection of chic pull-on pants suited to fit my 5-foot-3-inch frame.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Outside of the narrow narrative of two Western Conference teams playing for identity and clarity ahead of the postseason next week looms a larger picture.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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Spring visitors have a narrow window to explore before the green hills go brown, summer heat arrives and the education center closes for six months beginning June 1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Plus, their delicate hardware delivers an extra element of style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for delicate loose-leaf brewing (such as gyokuro), each teapot has a small 100-to-200-milliliter capacity that prevents over-steeping and allows for rich infusions, each brew better than the last.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But if online flattery is an accurate indicator, more Goodness Land would be a gift to Mediterranean food aficionados in the neighborhood.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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But in 1752, the government replaced the old Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar, with a more accurate solar calendar.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Take care of your hair from day to night.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Hairline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairline. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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