as in thin
being of less than usual width
an author whose published works are limited to one slim-jim volume of poetry
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Health experts are growing increasingly alarmed about the outbreak, arguing that cases have been spreading undetected as public health authorities are stretched thin.—
Lauren Weber,
Washington Post,
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Few of the film’s ideas truly connect with one another, leaving its lead stars adrift in the process, forcing them to conjure three dimensional details from a script that, intentionally or otherwise, feels paper thin.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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The five-time Masters champ was arrested March 27 on a DUI charge after the crash, which occurred when his Land Rover SUV attempted to pass a pickup truck pulling a pressure-cleaner trailer on a narrow, two-lane road in the Treasure Coast town.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The company also topped revenue expectations for the first quarter and posted a narrower-than-expected loss than analysts anticipated, according to FactSet.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Their elegance lies in embracing minimalism, streamlined sophistication, and a slender sole, contrasting casual footwear’s more robust and multi-paneled design.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Bison appear to be much more slender.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Lewis’s account of Southern cooking established what are now basic premises of American fine dining.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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Part of the villa juts outward in a dramatic cantilever supported by skinny columns, giving the structure a floating effect when viewed from the surrounding gardens.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Despite being the world’s skinniest skyscraper, this New York tower is still shaking up midtown Manhattan in a big way.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
11 May 2026
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“Slim-jim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slim-jim. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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