Definition of nip and tucknext
as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors the race was nip and tuck to the very end, with the judges needing to look at photos of the finish three times

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Recent Examples of nip and tuck Sometimes the dangerousness of plastic surgery gets trivialized in this world of Housewives, where a nip and tuck is akin to getting a new wardrobe. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026 Like many who undergo plastic surgery for the first time, Mae was shocked by how much of an impact the intense nip and tuck had on her body. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Apr. 2026 Going far beyond traditional nip and tuck procedures, the results left commenters marveling at how the matriarch of the Kardashian clan looked younger than her own children. — Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026 An entire industry awaits to nip and tuck us. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Georgia’s 15-point loss last month in Gainesville was nip and tuck until 6-foot-11, 260-pound sophomore Somoto Cyril’s ejection for elbowing the face of Florida center Rueben Chinyelu with the Gators leading 21-19. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026 It’s long been known that stars of the Real Housewives franchise love to get a little nip and tuck. — Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 17 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nip and tuck
Adjective
  • But do such experiences meet the narrow definition of attachment?
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • When the pollsters gave likely voters additional, critical information about both candidates, Bass shot up by 5 points and took a narrow lead over Raman, 40% to 39%, with 21% undecided, according to FM3.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • The first five conditions describe any lasting affectionate bond, such as a close friendship.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • While formally a candidate for European Union membership, Serbia’s accession process has stalled under Vucic, who maintains close ties with Russia and China.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Nip and tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nip%20and%20tuck. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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