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.
—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
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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Hernandez later shared the top podium spot in high jump with Oak Park High School's Gwynneth Mureika, despite winning first place by two inches.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Instead, set the whole pot in a tub filled with several inches of water for 30 minutes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Boone, meanwhile, hung his head in dissatisfaction on the steps of the Yankees’ dugout.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Forlini anticipates bestsellers at the Madison Avenue boutique to be its Ultrafine cashmere knitwear, including round necks, polos, turtlenecks and staples.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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