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Adjective
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Jamie has a big head, like a baby, and skinny limbs; his flashes of menace have the horror-movie quality of an evil doll.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025 -
As a departure from the era of plain skinny ties, Lauren's wide, colorful neckties broke the mold, and his company grew from there.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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As Artaserse, Kim’s performance took some time to ripen on Friday, his voice sometimes vanishingly slender and lagging behind the orchestra in his first aria to Semira.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Here again, binoculars will prove most beneficial in helping to find not only Pollux and Castor, but this exceedingly slender lunar sliver.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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The team riding the thinnest edge between terrified anxiety and self-perpetuating hype.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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What is a ‘washable’ rug, anyway? Typically made of synthetic fibers like nylon or polypropylene, washable rugs are thinner and more lightweight than traditional rugs, especially in larger sizes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The inner lobes are bright and short, while the outer lobes are faint and elongated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 June 2025
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Related Articles Amiri continues to offer suiting, with elongated and relaxed tailoring, as well as crochet and knits.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The 2026 battle for the Senate Republicans currently control the U.S. Senate 53-47, a narrow majority that has nonetheless helped shepherd GOP priorities through Congress along party lines.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The class approved in New Hampshire is slightly narrower than that sought by the plaintiffs, who wanted to include parents, but attorneys said that wouldn't make a material difference.—
HOLLY RAMER,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Reversibility Not Likely The chances of reversing AGI or ASI seem to be slim.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Vionic Women’s Willa Slip-on Flats One of the least orthotic-looking of the bunch, the Willa flat has a similar look to Vionic’s signature loafer style except for its slim and delicate silhouette.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Yet there's also some darn fine journalism in writer/director James Gunn's film.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The cake itself was fine and light, but might benefit from a soak of some kind.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Milk Chocolate For those with darker skin tones, a milk chocolate mani will match seamlessly and elongate fingers.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Reedlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reedlike. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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