fine line
noun
: a very small difference
There's a fine line between being helpful and being intrusive.
There's sometimes only a very fine line between genius and madness.
Examples of fine line in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
These enigmatic paintings explore the ambivalent forces shaping human relationships with an existential examination of the fine line between life and death.
—
Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Strategy, alliances and cutthroat competition will collide as contestants battle for fortune and navigate the fine line between capitalism and chaos.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The conversation highlighted the fine line between personalization and intrusion, with speakers stressing that dealerships must be transparent about data usage and provide customers with control over their information.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
As an African American, I’m deeply tuned into the fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine line
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Strategy, alliances and cutthroat competition will collide as contestants battle for fortune and navigate the fine line between capitalism and chaos.
—Peter White, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2025
The conversation highlighted the fine line between personalization and intrusion, with speakers stressing that dealerships must be transparent about data usage and provide customers with control over their information.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
As an African American, I’m deeply tuned into the fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine line
Cite this Entry
“Fine line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20line. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share