hairlines

plural of hairline
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 Bettmann Archive Most people’s hairlines run more or less straight across the forehead. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 This can be interpreted many ways, from glitter parts and rhinestone placements to artistic hairlines and cuffed bubble braids. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Istanbul attracts actors, athletes, musicians and creators seeking denser hairlines and more natural results, helping transform what was once a taboo procedure into routine maintenance. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 Black-fly bites from the week before had crusted near our hairlines and circled our wrists. — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026 Bolton said unsatisfied transplant recipients are coming to him with unnatural hairlines. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairlines
Noun
  • Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of up to 15 inches, are possible across southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and the Big Bend region of Florida.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The hurricane center predicts 4 to 8 inches of rain for the Panhandle, or up to 15 inches in some spots.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Every one of those steps fit inside the budget the organization already had.
    — Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Those looking to hike can take a short drive to Raggeds Wilderness Area, part of the Elk Mountains, to get in their steps.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At most high schools, people would be breaking their necks in the hallway to get a look at a 17-year-old racing prodigy who’s already been flown out to visit the likes of Ferrari and Red Bull.
    — Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Funnel necks are appearing on everything from long trench coats to cropped leather bombers.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Hairlines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairlines. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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