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as in thin
being of less than usual width
a hairline crack in the mug, almost too small to notice, was enough to make the mug break when filled with hot tea
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2
as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a hairline distinction between her rating of certain things as "necessary" and others as "absolutely necessary"
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as in mathematical
meeting the highest standard of accuracy
an ultrasensitive telescope that requires hairline placement of the lenses
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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
the controversial measure passed by a hairline, the margin of victory being but a single vote
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Recent Examples of hairline
Air Mail, 22 Mar. 2025
Large Cracks on Foundation Walls Small hairline cracks in the foundation walls are relatively common and can typically be fixed by the average DIYer using epoxy or polyurethane to seal the cracks.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
The lack of dihydrotestosterone receptors across the rest of our bodies explains why these areas can remain hairy even after our hairlines have lost their fight against these hormonal changes.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
To use the product, the brand recommends smiling and using a blush brush to apply the powder from the apple of the cheeks to the hairline.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Before styling wet hair—or, if hair is dry, just before bed—use the needle-nose applicator to create a center part, then apply a thin layer of product along the hairline.
—Air Mail, 22 Mar. 2025
Large Cracks on Foundation Walls Small hairline cracks in the foundation walls are relatively common and can typically be fixed by the average DIYer using epoxy or polyurethane to seal the cracks.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
The lack of dihydrotestosterone receptors across the rest of our bodies explains why these areas can remain hairy even after our hairlines have lost their fight against these hormonal changes.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 20 Mar. 2025
To use the product, the brand recommends smiling and using a blush brush to apply the powder from the apple of the cheeks to the hairline.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairline
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Between a mixture of players moving on, injuries and lack of experience, the wide receiver room is looking thin heading into 2025.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Riley, founder and CEO of Building 180 – an art production and consulting agency that arranged the installation – told USA TODAY battery and funding reasons limit the subtle chest motions that mimic breathing to an hour a day, from 5-6 p.m.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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There have been subtle hints of Bayley turning on Valkyria to further their feud for the Intercontinental title.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2025
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Building Effective Objective Functions Creating useful objective functions requires combining business expertise with mathematical rigor.—
Pieter Van Schalkwyk,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Vancouver was cruising toward near-certain mathematical elimination and trailing the Dallas Stars 3-0 to open the third period.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The most snow Chicago has ever received in one season was 89.7 inches during 1978-79.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Long Beach Wilson’s Loren Webster won the Invitational girls long jump with a leap of 19 feet, 10 inches and Camren Smith of Quartz Hill won the Invitational boys triple jump at 49-06.00.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, the narrow field caused both teams to adapt to tighter spaces and quicker play.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Encircled by ancient stone walls, the village feels suspended in time, with narrow cobbled streets, where artisans’ shops, small galleries, and charming cafés are tucked into old white houses outlined in blue, blending seamlessly with the historic character.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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The graceful curvature of the leather seatbacks and straps encasing the sofas were a marvel, somehow both sturdy and delicate.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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Loose clusters of delicate, sweetly-scented flowers appear in April and May.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the ability to navigate this uncertainty depends on high-quality, accurate data—particularly supplier master data—which is easier said than done.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Garland handed the character work of directing to Mendoza to honor the project’s one abiding rule: sticking without exception to an utterly accurate recounting.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Designed for use below the neck, these tools help alleviate tension and strain on areas of your body that are more prone to stress than your face.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Around his neck hung a St. Michael medal, which he was given at birth.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Hairline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairline. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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