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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
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
The traditional technique, on the other hand, makes incisions around the ears, hairline and below the chin.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
There’s traction alopecia, which happens when repeated physical pulling on the hair causes damage, usually along the frontal hairline.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 May 2025
Those could include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and a facial or hairline rash that tends to appear within five days of infection.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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Some experienced a slight thinning of the nose, others their brow, butt, lips, and hairline.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 May 2025
The traditional technique, on the other hand, makes incisions around the ears, hairline and below the chin.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
There’s traction alopecia, which happens when repeated physical pulling on the hair causes damage, usually along the frontal hairline.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 May 2025
Those could include high fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes and a facial or hairline rash that tends to appear within five days of infection.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairline
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In a thin free agent class that’s getting thinner by the minute, there are Ehlers and Boeser (Mitch Marner is expected to go to Vegas, though Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported the Leafs are rattling their sabers about potential tampering by the Golden Knights) at the top.—
Stephen Conroy,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Each version features flattering ruching at the midsection, thin straps for minimal tan lines, and dozens of colors to choose from.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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In this edition, the grey tone reflects the muted, misty landscape of the British coast, with subtle variations achieved through multiple layers of transparent lacquer.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The boxy shape and subtle back snaps add airflow and style, and the whole outfit can be rinsed in a hotel sink and re-worn with no stress.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
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Sophisticated mathematical models coexist with surprisingly basic tools.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Using the mathematical and computational models, researchers were able to gather insights into the Earth’s depth and composition of materials under the Afar surface.—
Jay Kakade
July 05,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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In more challenging games, however, the side often flatters to deceive and occasionally slips up, as a narrow 2-1 victory over Boca Juniors and 0-1 loss to Benfica showed.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Nothing dramatizes the human comedy with more precision than the sound of a happily narrow mind retorting to the wider environment.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Guests can pick up housemade breads, rotisserie chicken, and delicate pastries made in partnership with Healdsburg’s Quail & Condor.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Fata Morgana Scabiosa is often used in cottage and wildflower gardens because of its many delicate, circular flowers and long, spindly stems.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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All odds are accurate as of 5:00 a.m. ET on Friday.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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This cooling neck gaiter protects your neck from getting a sunburn.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2025
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That randomness is supposed to simulate Arbus’ most famous method of finding her subjects: wandering the kaleidoscopic streets of New York with a camera strapped around her neck.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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“Hairline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairline. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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