paper-thin

adjective

ˈpā-pər-ˌthin How to pronounce paper-thin (audio)
Definition of paper-thinnext
as in thin
being of less than usual width since the wall separating our cubicles is paper-thin, I get way too much information about my coworker's love life

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Recent Examples of paper-thin Along with a raft of paper-thin caricatures, a roster that includes gossip show host Clara (Juliette Lewis) and online influencer Emily (Stephanie Suganami), Ariel is thrown into what is clearly a bad situation from the jump. — Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025 Now, Trump is promising swift action despite paper-thin GOP majorities in Congress. — David Morgan, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025 The Knicks are mere pennies below the second apron but still could aggregate Robinson, Precious Achiuwa’s expiring $6 million deal and whatever amount of second-round picks is appropriate in exchange for a rotation-caliber wing to fortify their paper-thin bench. — John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 Expect paper-thin comté that actually tastes like the Jura mountains, served between gossamer nori or hamaguri clams under garlic panko that bridge French and Japanese techniques without trying too hard. — Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for paper-thin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper-thin
  1. thin
  2. narrow
  3. slender
Adjective
  • Between the fingers, its consistency is thin and light.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Nori comes in thin, dry strips often wrapped around a sushi roll.
    — Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of thin
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  • The historically narrow majority that Republicans hold in the House of Representatives means this opposition will probably continue.
    — Justin Peck / Made by History, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Rubrik beat Wall Street’s expectations, posting an adjusted loss of 18 cents per share for its fourth quarter, which was narrower than the 39 cent loss expected from analysts polled by LSEG.
    — Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of narrow
Adjective
  • Scattered across a chain of subtropical islands in southwestern Japan, buried under rocks, or deep within the region’s humid soil, researchers discovered seven new species with segmented bodies and dozens of slender legs.
    — Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Plus, its slender base can slide under chairs, sofas, and beds, minimizing its footprint and keeping its contents as close as needed.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of slender

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“Paper-thin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper-thin. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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