as in puncture
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
pinholes in a bedsheet will look like stars if you shine a light from behind it
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Recent Examples of pinhole
The remote also has a pinhole microphone near the top for voice control, as well as dedicated service buttons for Amazon Alexa, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, LG Channels, Netflix, and Sling.
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PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
One day while driving, my vision began to shrink, like the end of a movie when the camera reduces to a pinhole.
—Lisa K. Friedman, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Locate the reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back).
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
This is what the round red pinhole is for—simply hold it up to one of your eyes and look through it, scanning the room for a glowing red light.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
One day while driving, my vision began to shrink, like the end of a movie when the camera reduces to a pinhole.
—Lisa K. Friedman, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Locate the reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back).
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinhole
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There were also punctures on the outer table of the skull, injuries to the teeth and tongue, and a hemorrhage into the chest cavities, according to the filing.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Soaking up uneven terrain is the job of dual independent suspension to the rear, there's a rear differential for stable cornering, and 20-inch cast aluminum wheels front and back are each wrapped in puncture-resistant Kenda rubber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
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While Hudson sported a semi-sheer option that skimmed her ankles, Beckham opted for a more daring look, complete with a fashionable leg slit.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The breezy textile, frequently used for T-shirts, was draped into an elegant dress, which also featured a three-dimensional bodice and a thigh-high slit.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Pinhole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinhole. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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