as in inches
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 hairlines
Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
On a night in late January 2024, a man who was both a barber and a marijuana salesman was operating the businesses out of his uncle’s south Fort Worth apartment, lining up hairlines and weed deals.
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Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Emphasis on natural hairlines — Rather than drawing a sharp, low hairline that looks good only in year one, the design is usually tailored to age and facial features, aiming to remain convincing over time.
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Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Choose a clinic with experienced teams known for natural-looking hairlines.
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Will Jones,
Kansas City Star,
31 Dec. 2025
If done suboptimally, deep plane facelifts can lead to complications such as muscle or nerve damage, infections, irregular hairlines, asymmetry and necrosis, among others.
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Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Our testers were relieved to finally find an option that didn’t leave behind crispy hairlines and plasticky strands.
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Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines.
—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
On a night in late January 2024, a man who was both a barber and a marijuana salesman was operating the businesses out of his uncle’s south Fort Worth apartment, lining up hairlines and weed deals.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.
—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Emphasis on natural hairlines — Rather than drawing a sharp, low hairline that looks good only in year one, the design is usually tailored to age and facial features, aiming to remain convincing over time.
—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Choose a clinic with experienced teams known for natural-looking hairlines.
—
Will Jones,
Kansas City Star,
31 Dec. 2025
If done suboptimally, deep plane facelifts can lead to complications such as muscle or nerve damage, infections, irregular hairlines, asymmetry and necrosis, among others.
—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
Our testers were relieved to finally find an option that didn’t leave behind crispy hairlines and plasticky strands.
—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlines
Noun
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After a hard foul and subsequent yellow card by Mohannad Abu Taha, Argentina was set up with a free kick just inches outside the 18-yard box.
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
Noun
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Gauff may be the best athlete in women’s tennis, but Świątek has the best footwork, the adjustment steps and tiny movements that take her to the ball and propel her from attack to defense and back again.
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A student also participated in the discussion, asking what steps officials are taking to improve safety in Towson for pedestrians, drivers, and residents.
Noun
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Moist towels soothe necks, mist bottles spray short relief, hand fans flap in overdrive; motorized fans are held up to strangers at cafés, who have resorted to pouring water directly on their chests for cooling.
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In the east half of the lake, east of Thursday Bay, the channel necks down to a width of 30 to 40 yards between bays, and the water pours fast through these necks.
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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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