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
The goal is to look like you, only more harmonious—nose proportions aligned with chin, lips, and eyes; hairlines that suit age and face shape; smiles that complement skin tone and facial symmetry.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 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
Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 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
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He is described as a Black man with brown eyes and black hair, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 152 pounds.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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Hermios is a Pacific Islander, stands at 4 feet 2 inches tall, weighs 110 pounds and has brown hair and brown eyes.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Stepping rearward from that compartment on the right travel side of the trailer, the main entry door welcomes campers into the open living area while the rear entry door a couple steps farther back provides direct access to the bathroom.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Saturday Night Live alum, 31, and his pregnant girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, were photographed in New York City over the weekend, spotted carrying ginormous pregnancy pillows around their necks.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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Shaped like your favorite travel pillow, only larger, Buffy’s Cloud side sleeper pillow offers ample support to aching necks and shoulders.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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