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Recent Examples of thinness
The thinness of the characters is especially odd given that Something Very Bad has, if anything, too much time on its hands.
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Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, movie stars have tweaked their faces and bodies into a startling sameness that hews toward the most fascistic markers of beauty (extreme thinness, whiteness, no signs of the passage of time).
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
If only his silhouette wasn’t so reliant on thinness on the runway, too.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
On social media, many expressed shock about her thinness, with some voicing concerns about her health and others expressing suspicions about Ozempic use.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Injuries or roster thinness could further push him into more frequent starts versus lefties.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Valieva’s coach, Eteri Tutberidze, is one of the most prominent figures in a coaching culture that has long been criticized for prioritizing thinness, disordered eating, and early peak performance over athletes’ well-being.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
But the demand for thinness can turn dark.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, movie stars have tweaked their faces and bodies into a startling sameness that hews toward the most fascistic markers of beauty (extreme thinness, whiteness, no signs of the passage of time).
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 9 Mar. 2026
If only his silhouette wasn’t so reliant on thinness on the runway, too.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 7 Mar. 2026
On social media, many expressed shock about her thinness, with some voicing concerns about her health and others expressing suspicions about Ozempic use.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
Injuries or roster thinness could further push him into more frequent starts versus lefties.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Valieva’s coach, Eteri Tutberidze, is one of the most prominent figures in a coaching culture that has long been criticized for prioritizing thinness, disordered eating, and early peak performance over athletes’ well-being.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The socks demonstrated borderline sorcery in their moisture-wicking ability (thanks to their three-layer construction) and are never cold, despite their outward thinness (Falke’s Polypropylene blend works wonders here).
—Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
But the demand for thinness can turn dark.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinness
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The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The slimness undoubtedly raises questions about durability.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Obviously the blandness of a tan wall offends them.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Yes, nobody wants blandness from managers.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Antioxidant-rich extras like sea buckthorn and vitamin E fend off dullness, and peptides smooth the complexion over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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An emphasis on leanness and muscular prowess The primary sports where eating disorders traditionally surface are gymnastics, wrestling, dancing, bodybuilding and figure skating, since these are sports where weight and body image often come into play.—
Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
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The leanness and intensity of the production — a 35-day shoot, with only 11 days in the main location — were exhilarating but wearying.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The shortage exposed a structural weakness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump has defended his economic record, referring to concerns over affordability as a hoax and blaming weakness in the economy on Democrats.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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For users managing large volumes of sensitive or long-term data, this lifetime plan offers a structured approach to storage with a focus on privacy, control, and cost predictability.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Roth Advantage For retirees who want predictability and simplicity in their tax picture, Roth accounts offer a significant advantage.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s why workouts like Monday morning’s help to break up the monotony.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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But that monotony is the status quo in Chicago.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Thinness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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