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
  • Yet, our interest remains thoroughly focused on the shoulder—or, more accurately, a few inches above, where the iconic power shoulder resides.
    Talia Namdar-Cohen, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The antenna is extremely lightweight, and the team miniaturized it to be both the right size and shape to fit the tiny helicopters, which sit just 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the ground at rest.
    Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • What's most important is that there are undeniable strong steps and franchise mode is finally in a strong place.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But sometimes, the editing steps outside that space – for instance, showing us all the players dancing, but omitting the music they’re being fed via earwig.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The cooperative specializes in Zeter, a finer variety of Pulu made from especially soft wool from the necks and backs of sheep.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • No shoulder is unpadded, large crystals hang from delicate necks, and swooped bangs curtain women’s faces, held aloft by Farrah Fawcett-strength hairspray.
    Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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