hairsplitting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairsplitting
Adjective
  • When paired to a non-Huawei phone, audio quality still sounds good, but has a subtle loss of depth.
    Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
  • Counsell’s subtle influences can be seen in the standings.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • The name angel pie gives a few of this dessert's secrets away: The crust is a super delicate meringue that's crisp on the outside but marshmallowy on the inside.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
  • While Ramsey was learning the delicate art of building firebreaks, a large fire broke out just outside the town.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • Under his watchful eye, the new site will spotlight the finest talents in the region.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 June 2025
  • On Sunday evening, Broadway’s finest, including George Clooney, Mia Farrow, Lea Michele and Tonys host Cynthia Erivo, gathered outside of Radio City Music Hall under a covered red carpet, avoiding the dreary New York City weather.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • The exact fixtures incorporated into this will be confirmed later this summer, after the 2025/26 WSL fixtures have been released.
    Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • An exact premiere date has not yet been set, but CIA will air Mondays at 10 pm, leading out of the FBI mothership.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 June 2025
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“Hairsplitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairsplitting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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