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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hairlines
No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.
—
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 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
Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that latch onto humans and animals, often hiding in skin folds, hairlines or even eyelashes.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 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
Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites that latch onto humans and animals, often hiding in skin folds, hairlines or even eyelashes.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlines
Noun
-
The city was walloped by a major winter storm at the end of January, which dumped more than 10 inches of snow in Central Park and resulted in the cancellation of thousands of flights.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
-
The most snow — potentially 12 to 24 inches — is most likely to fall near and east or southeast of Interstate 95 from around Philadelphia to New York City and Boston.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
The serene reception area and library-like lounge lie up a flight of steps; all-day dining and drinks happen at the MO Bar, at street level below the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
-
All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
His work has the feel of the ancient, the swans’ necks bent into the handles of amphorae.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
-
The downtown streets were filled with people wearing large, colorful SXSW festival passes dangling from lanyards around their necks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
