as in thin
being of less than usual width
since the wall separating our cubicles is paper-thin, I get way too much information about my coworker's love life
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Recent Examples of paper-thin
Thousands of white porcelain panels covering the walls up to the soaring ceilings are animated by a riot of color: garlands of paper-thin petals, gilt candelabras, bulging baskets of fruit, chinoiserie reliefs, and lifelike parrots perched high on gilded moldings.
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Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
On an island like Alcatraz, the veil between wildness and civilization is paper-thin and you are reminded of your circumstances at every turn.
—Emma Sloley
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Republicans have a paper-thin majority in the House of Representative.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
The game’s predictably paper-thin story sees the villain Annihilus waging an attack on a galactic scale, bringing with him high level threats like Thanos and Galactus himself to the fray.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
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Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 18 Aug. 2025
On an island like Alcatraz, the veil between wildness and civilization is paper-thin and you are reminded of your circumstances at every turn.
—Emma Sloley
august 14, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2025
Republicans have a paper-thin majority in the House of Representative.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
The game’s predictably paper-thin story sees the villain Annihilus waging an attack on a galactic scale, bringing with him high level threats like Thanos and Galactus himself to the fray.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper-thin
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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They’re also made with arch support and a toe box that’s not too narrow or crammed, per the brand, plus the rubber sole offers a nice cushioned platform with each step.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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With Republicans holding only a narrow majority, the outcomes could shape the balance of power heading into 2026.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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For a modern or narrow doorway, tall, slender plants elongate the entry.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Paper-thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper-thin. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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