NEEDLELIKE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

needlelike

adjective

Definition of needlelike

as in thin

being of less than usual width I need a needlelike piece of wire to finish making this wreath

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Humanoid learns factory Gallop’s initial assignment involves packing 15 different motherboard accessories, many of which are small, thin, and enclosed in transparent plastic bags.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
If the acting races are thin, the director’s chair is nearly empty.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

Tough, hardy junipers come in many useful sizes and shapes, from trailing junipers that can work as ground covers to tall, slender trees.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
The metal legs and sinuous iron springs make this chair sturdy, yet a conveniently slender perch.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

FinFET transistors FinFETs are transistors with narrow silicon channels shaped like upright fins rather than flat structures.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Instead of insisting on playing through pressure, defenders cleared the ball when necessary, stayed compact and protected a narrow lead.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of narrow

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