as in inches
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 hairlines
Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
On a night in late January 2024, a man who was both a barber and a marijuana salesman was operating the businesses out of his uncle’s south Fort Worth apartment, lining up hairlines and weed deals.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Emphasis on natural hairlines — Rather than drawing a sharp, low hairline that looks good only in year one, the design is usually tailored to age and facial features, aiming to remain convincing over time.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Choose a clinic with experienced teams known for natural-looking hairlines.
—Will Jones, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
If done suboptimally, deep plane facelifts can lead to complications such as muscle or nerve damage, infections, irregular hairlines, asymmetry and necrosis, among others.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Our testers were relieved to finally find an option that didn’t leave behind crispy hairlines and plasticky strands.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026
Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
On a night in late January 2024, a man who was both a barber and a marijuana salesman was operating the businesses out of his uncle’s south Fort Worth apartment, lining up hairlines and weed deals.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
No, not the motion picture academy screening populated by Oscar voters with receding hairlines.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Emphasis on natural hairlines — Rather than drawing a sharp, low hairline that looks good only in year one, the design is usually tailored to age and facial features, aiming to remain convincing over time.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Choose a clinic with experienced teams known for natural-looking hairlines.
—Will Jones, Kansas City Star, 31 Dec. 2025
If done suboptimally, deep plane facelifts can lead to complications such as muscle or nerve damage, infections, irregular hairlines, asymmetry and necrosis, among others.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Our testers were relieved to finally find an option that didn’t leave behind crispy hairlines and plasticky strands.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlines
Noun
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Zion Chambers of Los Alamitos qualified in the high jump with his clearance of 6 feet, 8 inches to match his county-leading mark of this season.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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If the potatoes are large, cut each into several pieces so each piece is about 2 inches in diameter and has at least one eye, better two sprouted yes on it.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
Noun
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And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The court found Italian authorities had known since 1988 about the toxic pollution, blamed on the Camorra crime syndicate that controls waste disposal, but failed to take necessary steps to protect residents’ lives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
Noun
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On the Senate floor, they can be seen skillfully maneuvering around lawmakers, stenotype machines hanging from their necks.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
22 May 2026
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Despite the heavy presence of security at the theater's exit, fans craned their necks for the slightest glimpse of the mystery guests.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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