hairsplitting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairsplitting
Adjective
  • In this edition, the grey tone reflects the muted, misty landscape of the British coast, with subtle variations achieved through multiple layers of transparent lacquer.
    Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • The result was a robust workforce forecasting model, one that’s sophisticated enough to consider the subtle complexities of human behavior and help identify potential attrition risks.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Birthday party etiquette can be a delicate balance.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 June 2025
  • If regular Jenga is like performing delicate surgery, this extra large version from a different company is like performing a dangerous game of minesweeper.
    Parker Hall, Wired News, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • That’s all fine and good, suggesting several key improvements to the series’ comeback edition last year, some of them addressing pretty common complaints.
    Jason Kirk, New York Times, 21 June 2025
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    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Adjective
  • That raises real concerns about whether SGA and Co. can make the right plays against Indiana's defensive pressure in Game 7. Ironically, many expected this exact issue -- pressure defense forcing turnovers and leading to easy offense the other way -- to play a huge role in these Finals.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
  • The attorney said the exact charges are not yet known and have yet to be determined by the ongoing investigation into Resendiz’s death.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 June 2025
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“Hairsplitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairsplitting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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