razor thin
Slimmest possible margin
Razor thin describes an extremely narrow margin—so slight it could cut like a blade.
Most often used for competitive outcomes: a razor-thin victory, razor-thin margins in an election.
Also describes physical thinness taken to an extreme: razor-thin slices of prosciutto.
The hyphenated form is standard before nouns.
Thin or meager
hairbreadth · fractional · incremental · negligible · minuscule · slight · minimal · scant
Relating to operations
- incisiveSharply analytical
- exactingDemanding great care
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
pinpoint · meticulous · scalpel · exact · sharp · keen · piercing · discriminating
slim
Thin or meager
slender · hairbreadth · fractional · incremental · negligible · minuscule · slight · minimal · scant · bare
surgical
Relating to operations
- incisiveSharply analytical
- exactingDemanding great care
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
calibrated · pinpoint · meticulous · scalpel · exact · sharp · keen · piercing · discriminating · refined
blade
Flat cutting edge
film · sheet · lamina · membrane · veneer · slice · shaving · paring · foil · leaf
- narrow marginsphoto finish, squeaker, cliff-hanger, neck and neck, by a hair
- Running Lowrunning low, in short supply, running out, dried up, at a premium
razor thinlandslide
Mass of earth falling
blowout · huge · enormous · massive · commanding
razor thinthick
Having great depth
wide · broad · chunky · bulky · substantial
razor thindecisive
Quick to conclude
definitive · clear-cut · unambiguous · convincing · resounding
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