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
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.
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
The Stemless Set 6/6 Fable Glassware Set Pro (Set of 8)
$156 $140
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The sleek, ultrathin rim makes these everyday glasses anything but ordinary.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
The ultrathin blade made of Japanese carbon steel won't get discolored as easily as others, but the lack of information regarding the hardness of its blade gives me pause as to its performance in the long term.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
The cultural ideal for women is again ultrathin — but under a new banner of self-love.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025
The Stemless Set 6/6 Fable Glassware Set Pro (Set of 8)
$156 $140
Fable
The sleek, ultrathin rim makes these everyday glasses anything but ordinary.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
The ultrathin blade made of Japanese carbon steel won't get discolored as easily as others, but the lack of information regarding the hardness of its blade gives me pause as to its performance in the long term.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
The cultural ideal for women is again ultrathin — but under a new banner of self-love.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ultrathin
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Pair the duo with fairy lights, a thin linen runner, and more faux foliage to create a stunning seasonal scene.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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For a modern or narrow doorway, tall, slender plants elongate the entry.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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They’re also made with arch support and a toe box that’s not too narrow or crammed, per the brand, plus the rubber sole offers a nice cushioned platform with each step.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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With Republicans holding only a narrow majority, the outcomes could shape the balance of power heading into 2026.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Ultrathin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrathin. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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