reedlike

adjective

Definition of reedlikenext
as in skinny

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reedlike
  1. skinny
  2. slender
  3. thin
  4. elongated
  5. narrow
  6. slim
  7. fine
  8. elongate
Adjective
  • An overweight cat has left the internet in stitches for trying to muscle in on her skinnier sibling's meal.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • However, the singer and actress has found a foolproof combo that will become a possible solution for all those who resist wearing skinny jeans as the trends dictate again.
    Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of skinny
Adjective
  • Police released a vague description of the assailant: A slender man in his 30s wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black cargo pants and a surgical mask.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • House: Democrats only need to pick up four seats to flip the House, and whichever party gains control is likely to have a slender majority.
    Dave Lawler, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Still, the line separating sports and politics is growing thinner and thinner.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In 2016, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton beat Trump 4-2 in the town and carried the state by a razor thin margin of 0.4 points.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • Going in a head-to-toe, monochromatic OOTD creates an elongated look while punctuating a palette of neutrals with a pop of burgundy is also a fun way to play the trend.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Though the elongated, horizontal silhouette is undoubtedly a classic, the east-west style has a flirty edge, perhaps thanks to its smaller size or ability to complete an evening look.
    Angela Law, refinery29.com, 29 Feb. 2024
Definition of elongated
Adjective
  • Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris remain locked in an extraordinarily narrow fight for the presidency after each candidate spent the final hours of their campaigns trying to win over voters in key swing states.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In that race, the popular vote split between Bush and Gore by a very small margin — much narrower than in 2016.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of narrow
Adjective
  • Initial Maricopa County election results showed a tight race with Stringham leading by a slim margin.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • While Democrats and Republicans say the chances of Harris outright winning Iowa are slim, Democrats say the enthusiasm among Hawkeye State women could be indicative of Harris’s support with women across the country.
    Julia Manchester, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of slim
Adjective
  • But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.
    Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Some feature high waists to elongate legs or pleats to conjure old-school élan worthy of Cary Grant.
    Charlie Teasdale, WSJ, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The fragment, which was cleaved from its fecal parent with a pair of wire cutters, resembles a chunk of light-colored concrete with darker, elongate inclusions that Chin recognizes as bone.
    Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019
Definition of elongate
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“Reedlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reedlike. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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