1
as in thin
being of less than usual width
graceful, slender table legs
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2
as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
unsurprisingly, the aerobics instructor is slender and athletic
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as in sparse
less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable
people of slender means simply can't afford those prices
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Recent Examples of slender
But Cummings prefers to mail the slender tubes back to Crown Bees, which will care for them over the winter.
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Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
The tower’s slender triangles look diaphanous from a distance, but from the sidewalk the building resembles a fortress, with a 186-foot concrete-and-steel base safeguarding the 94 stories above from bombings.
—David W. Dunlap, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
On top of the El Dorado’s twin towers, nearly 400 feet in the air, were two men balancing on the slender ziggurat peaks.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 Mar. 2025
With their lanky legs and slender necks, sandhill cranes stand roughly three to four feet tall.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Martha Ann Overland, NPR, 6 Apr. 2025
The tower’s slender triangles look diaphanous from a distance, but from the sidewalk the building resembles a fortress, with a 186-foot concrete-and-steel base safeguarding the 94 stories above from bombings.
—David W. Dunlap, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
On top of the El Dorado’s twin towers, nearly 400 feet in the air, were two men balancing on the slender ziggurat peaks.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 21 Mar. 2025
With their lanky legs and slender necks, sandhill cranes stand roughly three to four feet tall.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slender
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ibrahim had black hair and looked thin from malnutrition.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here are the shoes to wear with skinny jeans to look chic in Spring 2025.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
19 Apr. 2025
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Advance Denim is expanding its stretch technologies to support the resurgence of skinny jeans in the market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Apr. 2025
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The trend left a lasting impact on Marchand and others in her generation who were left with sparse, barely-there brows.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Prevent seeds from establishing by maintaining a healthy lawn, stop seed germination with pre-emergent herbicides, Maintain a Healthy Lawn Dandelions thrive in thin, sparse lawns and garden beds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, the narrow field caused both teams to adapt to tighter spaces and quicker play.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Encircled by ancient stone walls, the village feels suspended in time, with narrow cobbled streets, where artisans’ shops, small galleries, and charming cafés are tucked into old white houses outlined in blue, blending seamlessly with the historic character.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Lift your hips off the ground and place a block underneath your sacrum, the widest, boniest part of your pelvis.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Oct. 2024
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Differences in Adult Bones That being said, some adults are bonier than others.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
3 Nov. 2023
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Food was scarce, basic hygiene was a challenge, and tropical bugs feasted on our bodies.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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With between-the-tackles runner Ray Davis on the roster for the next three seasons, a pass-catching presence would be the likely lean if the Bills do take one.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The modern paleo diet includes foods such fruits, vegetables, lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Which is why, day after day, the deeply faithful and the merely curious alike assemble before St. Peter's to stare at that slim chimney.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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As is common for ultraportables, the port selection is slim but capable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Slender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slender. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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