as in tight
stretched with little or no give
a taut clothesline
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The result is a wine whose taut acidity is balanced by a delicately creamy texture that carries notes of passionfruit, green apples, lime blossoms, a hint of fresh-cut tarragon, and a spine of crunchy minerality that rides through the lively finish.
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Dragging combs and brushes through your lengths, tying styles with taut ties and ribbons, and even exposing hair to the elements all take their toll over time.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Varley’s grip, her taut observation of nerve-wracking isolation, loosens and the film devolves into a blunt and clichéd consideration of family.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
With her taut hair bun and supreme confidence, Taurasi inspired a generation of players while racking up records and championships.
—John Marshall, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
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Brian Freedman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Dragging combs and brushes through your lengths, tying styles with taut ties and ribbons, and even exposing hair to the elements all take their toll over time.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
Varley’s grip, her taut observation of nerve-wracking isolation, loosens and the film devolves into a blunt and clichéd consideration of family.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
With her taut hair bun and supreme confidence, Taurasi inspired a generation of players while racking up records and championships.
—John Marshall, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taut
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Tour demands that players lift up their floors — and flaws — in tight moments.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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For smaller companies or those operating with tight budgets, these costs can seem prohibitive, especially when the return on investment (ROI) is uncertain or far beyond the headlights.—
Tim Houlne,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Taut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/taut. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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