thin
adjective
having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick.
thinness
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a word derived from
thin.
Example Sentences
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Now she’s ignited a debate: Is commenting on people’s bodies harmful, or does silence normalize extreme thinness?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
However, their extreme thinness also creates a challenge.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 24, 2026
“This can’t be happening,” I wail, my hands shaking as I feel the unprecedented thinness of my ponytail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
In June, TikTok blocked search results for "skinnytok" - a hashtag which critics say directs people towards content which "idolises extreme thinness."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025
Her face wasn’t pinched from thinness and sorrow like the last time I saw her.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
