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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
Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Male-pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, causes hair loss on the scalp or a receding hairline.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
In the latest episode of the brothers' New Heights podcast, released Wednesday, March 5, the duo shared some back-and-forth about their respective hairstyles — and hairlines — initially sparked by a bit of light ribbing from Travis.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
While the Whitney Houston bob was just a bad match for her face, almost all of her wigs have had something wrong with them this year, the biggest cardinal sin being that they were being lazily placed behind her hairline with minimal attempt to blend.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
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What Scalp Psoriasis Looks and Feels Like Scalp psoriasis causes a buildup of skin cells called skin plaques, which appear on the hairline, back of the head, forehead, neck, and ears.1
Scalp psoriasis may present differently in different skin tones.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
Male-pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, causes hair loss on the scalp or a receding hairline.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
In the latest episode of the brothers' New Heights podcast, released Wednesday, March 5, the duo shared some back-and-forth about their respective hairstyles — and hairlines — initially sparked by a bit of light ribbing from Travis.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
While the Whitney Houston bob was just a bad match for her face, almost all of her wigs have had something wrong with them this year, the biggest cardinal sin being that they were being lazily placed behind her hairline with minimal attempt to blend.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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The weakness of the Flash 22 is the shoulder straps, which are quite thin.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Our physical body is the antenna for all of these sensations; a relaxed, thawed body can pick up more subtle signals.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There are subtle peacock tail motifs throughout the hotel, from the geometric patterns in intricate kumiko woodwork headboards to Japanese washi paper designs in the elevator.—
Amber Gibson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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Math Expressions let creators place complex mathematical notations directly into layouts.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The outcome of the game depends on the answer to a mathematical puzzle that is almost 180 years old: Are there an infinite number of prime number twins?—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Almanac Average temperature: High 88, Low 66 Rainfall: 3.74 inches 1.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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The entire unit is about 15.1 inches in diameter and 5.3 inches thick (383.3 mm by 135.5 mm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Apr. 2025
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Often, places didn’t live up to the listings, with professional photos that turned dark into light, small into large, narrow into wide.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In March, Stefanik had to give up plans to represent the U.S. at the United Nations amid concerns that House Republicans, working with a narrow majority, couldn’t afford to lose her vote.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 May 2025
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The scoop neckline and shoulders also featured some delicate gold hardware to keep things, relatively, safe.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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The necklace is made of high-quality sterling silver that is plated in a delicate rose rhodium.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Retailers often struggle with data silos, inconsistent quality, and integration issues, Sheridan says, which complicate accurate analysis in addition to concerns around consumer privacy.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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But their magnum opus was 1978’s Dub Housing, where Thomas shows off his collection of animal noises, grunts, yelps, and screeches, up to his neck in industrial synth-and-guitar factory noise.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Loading your audio article Police have arrested a suspect in the fatal slashing of a man in the neck during a clash inside an Upper West Side building, cops said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Hairline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairline. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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