razor-thin
adjective
chiefly US
: very small or thin
razor-thin models
He won by a razor-thin margin.
It was a razor-thin victory.
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Despite the razor-thin margin that separated them at graduation, Megan says seeing her sister named valedictorian was an emotional moment.
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Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
While boosting revenue at a time when margins are razor-thin is naturally part of the draw, there’s more to these than simply improving the bottom line.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
In a tournament where margins are razor-thin, even the effects of extended travel could prove significant.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Spanning Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties, the district has already drawn millions in spending and heavy national attention — setting the stage for another razor-thin, high-dollar general election fight this fall.
—James Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
While boosting revenue at a time when margins are razor-thin is naturally part of the draw, there’s more to these than simply improving the bottom line.
—Lisa Shames, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
In a tournament where margins are razor-thin, even the effects of extended travel could prove significant.
—Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Spanning Fresno, Kern, Kings and Tulare counties, the district has already drawn millions in spending and heavy national attention — setting the stage for another razor-thin, high-dollar general election fight this fall.
—James Ward, USA Today, 4 June 2026
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“Razor-thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/razor-thin. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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