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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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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
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
To use, apply moisturizer, then move the sticks from
the midline of your face up toward your outer hairline several times.
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—Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Every day, hundreds of patients from Europe, the Middle East, and increasingly, the United States, arrive in Istanbul seeking to restore their hairline.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
For a more sculpted look, use the narrow side of the bullet to apply bronzer more precisely to the hairline, jawline, cheekbones, and any other areas that call for some contour.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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The package includes a personal consultation and hairline design by Dr. Acar.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
To use, apply moisturizer, then move the sticks from
the midline of your face up toward your outer hairline several times.
Buy It!
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Every day, hundreds of patients from Europe, the Middle East, and increasingly, the United States, arrive in Istanbul seeking to restore their hairline.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
For a more sculpted look, use the narrow side of the bullet to apply bronzer more precisely to the hairline, jawline, cheekbones, and any other areas that call for some contour.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairline
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From pencil thin brows to cool-toned smokey eyes, all the cool girls are channeling that iconic vintage supermodel aesthetic.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
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The faux leather exterior is sleek and practical for this time of year, while the inside has a thin fleece lining to keep you warm.Nicol Natale, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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Our favorite twist on the classic caramel corn recipe is to add espresso powder for a subtle coffee flavor.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Cacio e pepe, with its Parmesan and black pepper, is more subtle.Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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These mathematical solutions are designed to be used to replace today’s public-key encryption.John Prisco, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Near her face is d/dx, the mathematical symbol for taking a derivative.Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2025
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As of Wednesday afternoon, Little Rock is forecast to receive around 9 inches of snow, Goudsward said.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The weather service says Kansas City has a low chance, less than 40%, of a dusting of snow and less than a 2% chance of seeing an inch of snow.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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The narrow edge is expected to get even slimmer when two Republican members of congress join Trump’s cabinet.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
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But there are big stumbling blocks, including the narrow window to reach a deal and the widely varied value of the app.Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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But even though the tech has made strides, the replicating subtle, delicate, nuanced sensations of touch has remained just out of reach.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 16 Jan. 2025
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They are known for their delicate appearance, long and thin white stems, and small, button-like caps.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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While some might have considered the project too niche, Kyle’s intuition about the product’s appeal seems to have been accurate, with even the X Games getting a taste of the product earlier this year.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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To alleviate the tension, do some neck circles throughout your day.Jakob Roze, Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 85-year-old Vitale underwent surgery in June after a biopsy of the lymph node in his neck came back cancerous, marking his fourth cancer diagnosis.Jenna West and Andrew Marchand, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Hairline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairline. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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