as in thin
being of less than usual width
a new generation of flat-panel TVs that were ultrathin
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Recent Examples of ultrathin
Things heated up further when the sport and luxury brands turned to the 530 style, which Miu Miu wanted to trim down with an ultrathin sole: enter the 530 SL.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
The departure adds to mounting challenges for the ultrathin device, which has struggled with disappointing sales since its September launch.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
With the company’s latest iPhone release in September, Apple updated the designs and introduced a new ultrathin model called the Air.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2025
Her team was among the first to demonstrate that ultrathin, stretchable electronics could adhere seamlessly to the skin, offering a comfortable and unobtrusive way to monitor the body’s electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Dec. 2025
The departure adds to mounting challenges for the ultrathin device, which has struggled with disappointing sales since its September launch.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
With the company’s latest iPhone release in September, Apple updated the designs and introduced a new ultrathin model called the Air.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2025
Her team was among the first to demonstrate that ultrathin, stretchable electronics could adhere seamlessly to the skin, offering a comfortable and unobtrusive way to monitor the body’s electrical activity.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrathin
Adjective
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Every few years, replenish spots that look thin and get a lot of traffic.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The handles are weighted and ergonomic without being bulky, and the heads are thin enough to actually get under food—like a delicate omelet—which is a genuine problem with thicker silicone spatulas.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, as snake plants get older, their long, slender leaves may start to become lanky and floppy or turn yellow and eventually fall over.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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To give the entry a unique twist, a long, slender doorway serves as a welcoming focal point.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The shape of a pot affects drainage, with taller, narrower pots draining better than shorter, wider ones.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, previously handled about 20 percent of the world’s oil shipments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Ultrathin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrathin. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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