SLIM-JIM Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

slim-jim

adjective

ˈslim-ˈjim

Definition of slim-jim

as in thin

being of less than usual width an author whose published works are limited to one slim-jim volume of poetry

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BioNxt Solutions is developing a sublingual semaglutide thin-film platform and reported moving its program into active pharmaceutical development in 2026.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
The launch shows that Innovera can be cut into thin strips and woven without immediately losing its structure.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of thin

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

Definition of narrow

Adjective

Use a long, slender trowel to dig a single-occupancy hole, or dig a wide hole to plant a group of bulbs.

— Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
They are designed with slender straps that cross over the foot, creating an elegantly curved shape at the vamp.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of slender

Adjective

Thinner fibers would allow researchers to embed more sensing elements into garments, potentially capturing finer details of body movement.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The new songs on Live at Carnegie Hall are some of Winter’s very finest.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

Elsewhere, Julia Fox erupted on the scene, sporting skinny brows, overly blushed cheeks, black liner and glossed lips, no less.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
There were handheld American flags on skinny sticks, midsize ones to display on a wall and majestic formal flags adorned with silky gold fringe.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of skinny

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