as in narrow
showing little difference in the standing of the competitors
a hairbreadth victory, but a victory nevertheless
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or hairsbreadth
as in inch
a very small distance or degree
just missed the bull's-eye by a hairbreadth
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Recent Examples of hairbreadth
Andrew Cockburn, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022
That mad quest for immortality is only one thread in an intricate narrative that encompasses witchcraft, impossible transformations, hairbreadth escapes, killer clowns and an assortment of innovative murders.
—Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2021
Nancy Pelosi will have a hairbreadth four-vote majority in the House with two seats still undecided.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 17 Dec. 2020
The hairbreadth outcome in the race belied its sweeping consequences.
—Author: Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Mar. 2018
Kirk Semple and Marina Franco, New York Times, 4 June 2017
The year closed with the hairbreadth victory of a law-and-order Presidential nominee whose Southern strategy of racial politicking remade the electoral map.
—Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2017
Adjective
In the end, Cuellar and his corporate backers carried the day (one marked also by the Uvalde school massacre), albeit by a hairbreadth margin.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022
That mad quest for immortality is only one thread in an intricate narrative that encompasses witchcraft, impossible transformations, hairbreadth escapes, killer clowns and an assortment of innovative murders.
—Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2021
Nancy Pelosi will have a hairbreadth four-vote majority in the House with two seats still undecided.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 17 Dec. 2020
The hairbreadth outcome in the race belied its sweeping consequences.
—Author: Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Mar. 2018
Noun
Should the electoral officials’ math hold up, the hairbreadth victory is likely to provide only limited comfort to Mr. del Mazo’s party.
—Kirk Semple and Marina Franco, New York Times, 4 June 2017
The year closed with the hairbreadth victory of a law-and-order Presidential nominee whose Southern strategy of racial politicking remade the electoral map.
—Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairbreadth
Adjective
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But there are big stumbling blocks, including the narrow window to reach a deal and the widely varied value of the app.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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The narrow edge is expected to get even slimmer when two Republican members of congress join Trump’s cabinet.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The pieces, down to one-quarter inch, were picked from the mangled capsule one by one with tweezers.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Hartford, Connecticut, could see 5 to 7 inches of snow and Portland, Maine, could receive up to 8 inches.—
Allison Chinchar,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Advertisement President Biden, who has a close relationship with Newsom, has pledged that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster assistance costs to California for the next 180 days.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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His parents maintain a close relationship Despite their relationship ending, André 3000 and Badu have co-parented their son over several decades.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Really, only special teams ace Jon Rhattigan is under contract for the core group.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2025
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Charismatic Seattle Mariners ace Felix Hernandez got my vote in similar fashion, as a Cy Young winner whose career lacked longevity.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pet owners must pay for most of these steps, which can be a further disincentive.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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The health insurance industry has let so many people down, and then up steps this young man to shoot one of the industry's leaders.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Ordinary’s hair density serum is formulated with peptides (amino acids are all the rage) to help make hair fuller, encourage new growth, and strengthen the hair cuticle—and shoppers are attesting to its effectiveness.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Makeup included vivid eyeliner and pink lipstick by Laura Ann, and her ombre hair, styled by Olivia Halpin, had cascading waves around the shoulder.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Trump managed to navigate the obstacle posed by Melania's hat, leaning in to kiss her on the lower cheek and neck—a small but triumphant moment for the couple amid the ceremony's formality.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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On a drive up the slim island neck, the condo and hotel beachfront suddenly gives way to a shift back to the area’s original mangrove habitats.—
John Oseid,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Hairbreadth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairbreadth. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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