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Adjective
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With their colorful petals and tall, skinny stems, coneflowers are an iconic perennial bloom native throughout the United States.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026 -
Beneath her skinny brows, a silver highlighter delicately lined them.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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To some, the eggs of green lacewings (insects of the family Chrysopidae) may appear as tiny pearls or drops attached to the tips of silken, hairlike stalks.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
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This one stands out because of its forked tip, which creates soft, hairlike strokes instead of harsh, solid lines.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For a speedy dinner chock-full of slender haricot verts, make this Gochujang Chicken Stir-Fry.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Jackson DeCosta, a tall and slender teenager with a metabolism faster than Lamar Jackson’s 40 time, had no such worries during a long Saturday in the draft room, according to his father.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There have also been suggestions that a dwarf planet called Makemake, which is slightly smaller than Pluto, could have a very thin atmosphere, though some scientists are skeptical.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Astronomers have detected a thin atmosphere around a tiny celestial body in the outer solar system for the first time — an object previously thought to be too small to support the presence of an atmosphere.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The shoes are held in place by a narrow strap that wrapped the back of the heel, while a slim stiletto and steep pitch kept the profile sharp.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Instead, opt for small-scale seating with clean, narrow lines.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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The hotel’s slim set of measured, crisp rooms draws a low-key crowd, ranging from honeymooners to city weekenders from Kuala Lumpur, all lounging with the same welcome, unpretentious ease of the hotel itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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The list of pitchers to come off a second major elbow surgery and be themselves is slim.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The fine points of class-action law were, of course, less influential than Crenshaw’s insistence on paying close attention to the way Black women were treated by the courts, and the essay’s most memorable lines were broader categorical claims.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Great White’s trainer, John Ennis, confirmed to The Associated Press that the big gray gelding and jockey Alex Achard were fine.—
Stephen Whyno,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Different strategies in Stage 1 NASCAR alternating the stage lengths in an attempt to curb fuel-saving in the final two stages meant an elongated Stage 1, where teams would be forced to conserve fuel.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The elongated silhouette, flowy bottom, and comfy fabrics make these dresses a popular choice for travel, vacations, beach days, and even some fancier occasions, depending on the material, fit, and overall design.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Reedlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reedlike. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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