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View definitions for sheer

sheer

adjective as in almost vertical; very steep

Strongest match

Strong match

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“Part of what makes finding the original Lychee Martini so difficult is the sheer variety of early iterations,” wrote Chris Crowley.

From Salon

You couldn’t get away from them, they could park singles at number one by sheer will,” Kirk, who in his early thirties, said.

President Xi welcoming North Korea's Kim Jong Un with a long handshake, then moving on to greet Russia's Vladimir Putin before all three walked together to watch the parade, was sheer political theatre.

From BBC

This is another big reason as to why so many Australians are selected, because of the sheer number of all-rounders they produce.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Harrison, who has modeled in campaigns for J. Crew and Topshop, wore a bodice and trousers with a sheer overlay on top.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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