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
The departure adds to mounting challenges for the ultrathin device, which has struggled with disappointing sales since its September launch.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
This iconic brow pencil is well-loved in the industry (and in the Allure office) for its ultrathin, retractable tube—no sharpener needed—and its ability to easily shape and fill in sparse sections with hair-like strokes.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
And an all-new model, which is expected to be called the iPhone 17 Air, will have an ultrathin body.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
In research described in Nature Nanotechnology, Jiong Lu and his colleagues at National University of Singapore and in China developed a technique that can grow a 200-millimeter sheet of a new kind of ultrathin carbon material in just 3 seconds, with no detectable impurities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
This iconic brow pencil is well-loved in the industry (and in the Allure office) for its ultrathin, retractable tube—no sharpener needed—and its ability to easily shape and fill in sparse sections with hair-like strokes.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 1 Oct. 2025
And an all-new model, which is expected to be called the iPhone 17 Air, will have an ultrathin body.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
In research described in Nature Nanotechnology, Jiong Lu and his colleagues at National University of Singapore and in China developed a technique that can grow a 200-millimeter sheet of a new kind of ultrathin carbon material in just 3 seconds, with no detectable impurities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrathin
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Once markets started moving lower, thin liquidity intensified such price movements, according to several analysts who provided input for this article.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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New York — At the base of the world’s most slender skyscraper, stretching high above Billionaires’ Row in Manhattan, Bonhams will relocate its American headquarters next month.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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To activate the campaign, Loewe launched a lantern festival at Nanjing‘s historical Yuyuan Garden, featuring adorable mascots such as the whimsical platypus, a contemplative horse, and a slender deer.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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ClassPass, the fitness subscription service, illustrates how narrow the line can be between improving conversion and alienating users.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Portland was able to build that narrow halftime lead behind a 33-15 advantage from three-point range.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Ultrathin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrathin. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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