needlelike

adjective

Definition of needlelikenext
as in thin
being of less than usual width I need a needlelike piece of wire to finish making this wreath

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for needlelike
  1. thin
  2. slender
  3. narrow
Adjective
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Sprinkle the entire rug with a thin layer of baking soda and wait 20 minutes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • On the Fourth of July, New York Harbor will fill with white canvas and slender hulls.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 30 June 2026
  • This is a comfortable, sleek set of ankle weight cuffs, ideal for those with smaller, more slender ankles.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Definition of slender
Adjective
  • Its designs were suited to its urban New England market — three stories high with a narrow footprint.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Sheer rock walls loom on one side, while the other, which is largely unguarded, plunges to the narrow canyon below.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of narrow
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“Needlelike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/needlelike. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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