hairlines

plural of hairline
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 Bettmann Archive Most people’s hairlines run more or less straight across the forehead. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 This can be interpreted many ways, from glitter parts and rhinestone placements to artistic hairlines and cuffed bubble braids. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Istanbul attracts actors, athletes, musicians and creators seeking denser hairlines and more natural results, helping transform what was once a taboo procedure into routine maintenance. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Black-fly bites from the week before had crusted near our hairlines and circled our wrists. John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlines
Noun
  • The potential for one or two places to see significantly more rain, perhaps up to 4 inches, remains possible though.
    Ron Smiley, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The blade of the hatchet was about three and a half inches long, which was seemingly consistent with the size of the wounds found on Abby and Andrew Borden, per the outlet.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The administration has made substantive steps to begin work on a number of projects, despite the fact they are still being litigated.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Fewer steps for battery makers The approach could also help manufacturers reduce manufacturing complexity if fewer coating and lubrication stages are required.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • And by donating these items, those green beaded necklaces can now hang around the necks of some other lucky children.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Better yet, many of them also feature spring’s other big jacket trends, like funnel necks.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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