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slimmer

American  
[slim-er] / ˈslɪm ər /

noun

British.
  1. a person who is trying to lose weight, especially by dieting.


Etymology

Origin of slimmer

slim + -er 1

Example Sentences

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According to Cottrill, the group pushed for repeated aesthetic changes to make Trump appear slimmer and more idealized than the photographic references he was initially using.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

It has more debt and slimmer margins than Iberdrola, which may account for the lower valuation.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Spirit Airlines has reached a deal with its creditors and expects to emerge from bankruptcy as a slimmer airline — and one not solely focusing on budget air travelers, it said Tuesday.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

But now, the chances of her capping her return with one final golden run through the Olympics is slimmer than ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

The odds of the Mona Lisa getting painted—the already long odds—grow slimmer still.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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