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
  • Meme to Bestsellers: How Barrel Jeans Became Denim’s Biggest Trend Slim, straight, skinny, bootcut, flare, boyfriend and wide leg have all earned their place on the menu and have faced little to no competition from new fits.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The new rules implemented at the beginning of 2024 were less impactful to the everyday/non-tournament player, but did include a couple of provisional items related to rally scoring and skinny singles, methods of playing that were officially recognized for the first time.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of skinny
Adjective
  • Females tend to gain weight until about age 65.7 As a result, older adults may become more slender.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Eby’s New Democratic Party won a slender majority in the October election, extending his tenure as premier.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Outlook: The offensive line group was already thin with the departures of starters Marcellus Marshall, Amari Kight, Adrian Medley and Paul Rubelt so depth was going to be a concern heading into the transfer window.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Dell’s loss leaves the Texans thin at receiver with Stefon Diggs already down for the year.
    Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • Another catchy song with elongated, ethereal harmonies that capture the temptation of infidelity.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Worm lizards are well adapted for underground life, with elongated bodies, reduced or no limbs, rudimentary eyes and tough, ring-like scales.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of elongated
Adjective
  • The 30-stock Dow eked out a narrow gain for its fifth winning day, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite ended the session just below the flatline.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Real life is worse than the games After the bloodbath in the first game, the players vote by a narrow margin to end the games and leave without any money.
    Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of narrow
Adjective
  • The compromise with Democrats follows the same playbook Johnson has resorted to several times since Republicans took control of the House two years ago with only a slim majority.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Johnson said Musk and Ramaswamy, the two DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) leaders, are aware of the tough spot the speaker is in with a slim majority and Democratic control of the Senate and White House.
    Lauren Peller, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of slim
Adjective
  • Users can also indicate their budget for dinner as the app works with various types of restaurants (casual, fine dining, etc.).
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than make a clean getaway, Gabby ended up getting trapped in the netting and was left dangling by the side of the crib, completely fine but not happy.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 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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