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as in inch
a very small distance or degree
a race that was won by a hair
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Recent Examples of hair
With Lenie being small for her age and both girls having strikingly curly hair, they were jokingly described as twins.
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Karla Perez, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Others are more about the idea of the beach—meant to look good as the breeze flows through your hair.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Bellevue Avenue boasted transportation companies, dress-making, hair styling and barbering, catering services, and lady-in-waiting support services.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 July 2025
The rotunda had once housed offices and saw an incarnation as a hair salon, but had been boarded up for years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Karla Perez, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025
Others are more about the idea of the beach—meant to look good as the breeze flows through your hair.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 July 2025
Bellevue Avenue boasted transportation companies, dress-making, hair styling and barbering, catering services, and lady-in-waiting support services.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 8 July 2025
The rotunda had once housed offices and saw an incarnation as a hair salon, but had been boarded up for years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hair
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Scheffler made eight birdies on another wild afternoon of weather at Royal Portrush, and his 15-foot attempt on the 18th stopped inches short of another.—
Doug Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, bald, wearing a blue jersey, and possibly armed with a silver revolver, according to the LAPD.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 July 2025
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That means cotton or linen fibers in loose, open weaves to maximize airflow and avoid trapping heat.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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An ounce of cheese plus a few whole grain crackers also gives you protein and whole grains, which are high in fiber and contain calcium and several B vitamins.—
Reyna Gobel,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Play with contrasts: Combine textures like as wool, leather, velvet, or corduroy with white denim to create visual depth.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
13 July 2025
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For instance, delicate fabrics like wool, silk, or linen will likely have different washing requirements than white cotton garments.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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He was found unresponsive in his cell, lying on his side with his jumpsuit tied around his neck, according to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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Women were slightly more likely than men to choose less common descriptors like fullness and indigestion, and believe that pain could present in the jaw, neck, or upper back – areas that women more frequently report pain during actual heart attacks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 July 2025
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According to the Courthouse News Service, the former head of Escobar Inc., Olof Gustafsson, pleaded guilty on Friday to six counts of wire and mail fraud and money laundering.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In the main chamber, there’s plenty of room for the docking station, controllers, and wires.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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The family came upon it soon after Greg’s death while sifting through storage, a coat of dust on the clear visor.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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For a modern refresh, strip back the space to a clean coat of paint in a timeless neutral.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
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The hotel is only steps away from Asteria beach, the most famous swimming spot in the port.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Anderson, specifically, took the bob one step further, adding micro bangs to round out the shape.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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Subtle metallic thread detailing featured throughout the design as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Its team had been managing creator collaborations through Excel spreadsheets, endless email threads, and a patchwork of document requests.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Hair.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hair. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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