reedlike

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Adjective
  • Originally introduced in 2012, the concept was a bestseller between 2014 and 2019 while skinny jeans were still on trend.
    Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • And skinny labeling, which amounts to a carve-out tactic, is one way that Congress attempted to foster more competition and benefit consumers.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • To some, the eggs of green lacewings (insects of the family Chrysopidae) may appear as tiny pearls or drops attached to the tips of silken, hairlike stalks.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Mar. 2026
  • This one stands out because of its forked tip, which creates soft, hairlike strokes instead of harsh, solid lines.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • For a speedy dinner chock-full of slender haricot verts, make this Gochujang Chicken Stir-Fry.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Jackson DeCosta, a tall and slender teenager with a metabolism faster than Lamar Jackson’s 40 time, had no such worries during a long Saturday in the draft room, according to his father.
    Michael Silver, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • These thin stainless steel cake testers are not only cheap to replace but also widely available.
    Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
  • That, along with the March trade that sent Sam Carrick to the Buffalo Sabres, would leave them painfully thin down the middle, with little center help coming up through the system.
    Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The shoes are held in place by a narrow strap that wrapped the back of the heel, while a slim stiletto and steep pitch kept the profile sharp.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • Instead, opt for small-scale seating with clean, narrow lines.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • That hasn’t happened, and considering the security issues that have kept Harry from visiting the UK, the chances of Charles seeing Archie and Lilibet anytime soon are now slim to none.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The slim silhouette includes four pockets for organization, plus a hidden anti-theft pocket that sits against your body to stash valuables like cash or a passport.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • These are the finest margins that tight matches like these can be decided on.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • On Friday night, Richardson put together his finest effort of the season, reaching 49 feet, 7 inches on his final hop, step and jump at the Escondido Invitational — traditionally the final invitational of the season.
    Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The elongated silhouette, flowy bottom, and comfy fabrics make these dresses a popular choice for travel, vacations, beach days, and even some fancier occasions, depending on the material, fit, and overall design.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Leather and crisp taffeta created structural pieces, while classic jersey added draping to the androgynous and elongated silhouettes that were rendered in Lempicka’s cool color hues, from warm grey and white to mint green and pale pink.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Reedlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reedlike. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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