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
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.
—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
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
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Saturday's strikes are a reminder that the death toll in Gaza is still rising even as the ceasefire agreement inches forward.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Where possible till new lawn sites 4 to 6 inches deep and level the soil before planting.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Now, just two months after the Apopka community mourned the deaths of three teenagers on that dark stretch of Welch, Orange County is taking steps to make the road safer.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal takes meaningful steps to address these challenges by expanding the types of affordable housing projects that qualify for Type II actions and a more streamlined environmental review process.—
Carlina Rivera,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Shop best-selling collections like Scuba hoodies and half-zip sweaters, Softstreme pants and funnel necks, Dance Studio joggers, and Wunder Train leggings for every workout.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Nuggets were 22-10 and sitting third in the West at the time of Jokić’s injury, with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and more teams breathing down their necks.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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