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Recent Examples of thinness
On social media, many expressed shock about her thinness, with some voicing concerns about her health and others expressing suspicions about Ozempic use.
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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
Slice as finely as possible – the thinness is what keeps the salad delicate.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
The TriFold’s back has both a camera bump and three lenses that protrude further out, undermining the broader emphasis on thinness.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Consumers favored battery life and cameras over thinness.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
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
Slice as finely as possible – the thinness is what keeps the salad delicate.
—Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 12 Jan. 2026
The TriFold’s back has both a camera bump and three lenses that protrude further out, undermining the broader emphasis on thinness.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Consumers favored battery life and cameras over thinness.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
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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The blandness starts with its images and affects its performances, too.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Dawn Heuer, the founder of The Heuer Design Collective in Atlanta, Georgia, shares similar feelings regarding the blandness of gray.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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The retinol in the formula also helps address discoloration and dullness, for overall brighter and more even-toned skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 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 president's endorsement didn't clear the GOP crowded field to replace Greene — some observers cast that as a sign of weakness — but Fuller easily overcame other Republican contenders.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Some policy defenders contend that the labor market weakness reflects adjustments to immigration restrictions rather than fundamental economic failure, positioning this as a deliberate policy choice rather than an economic failure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Camouflaging might allow girls to navigate the early elementary school years, when there’s a lot of predictability.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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But in the economic climate of early March 2026, when stock market returns are volatile, many savers may understandably be looking for security and predictability.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement Jisoo as Seo Mi-rae Courtesy of Netflix More specifically, Boyfriend on Demand is a meta exploration of how many women use story-worlds as a cathartic, sometimes productive escape from the monotony and demands of their offline routines.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Greg decides to shake off the monotony of his life by taking a position as Writer in Residence at the prestigious (fictional) Ludlow College.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Thinness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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