as in thin
being of less than usual width
I need a needlelike piece of wire to finish making this wreath
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlelike
Adjective
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Mother Nature removes this thin coating of cement/lime paste over time, exposing the sand color to your eyes.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025 -
The Verge’s Allison Johnson joins David and Nilay to talk about the vibes at Unpacked, where the thinner S25 Edge inspired raucous enthusiasm, and where Samsung tried to make the case that AI will make your phone better even if there’s not much new hardware to speak of.—
David Pierce,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Physically strong for his tender age and slender frame, Yalcouye demonstrated a strong defensive mindset, excelling as a ball-winning midfielder.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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No matter the quality of what exists of the film today, piercing through the celluloid is the indelible creepy image of Schreck and his slender 6-foot 3-inch frame as Orlok.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Think narrow sections with extra weight in the middle to give you more control for day-to-day styling at home.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
25 Jan. 2025
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The large table serves as the primary crafting area; the narrow wood desk is her workstation.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Needlelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlelike. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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