as in short
having relatively little height
only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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Recent Examples of low-slung
The trend is driven by the popularity of midcentury modern homes, along with organic design founded on lots of neutral textiles, clean, light wood interiors, low-slung seating, plants, open shelving and permeable borders between inside and outside.
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Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Karolidis had grown up in a low-slung duplex.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
As for her sartorial sensibilities, Bardot also popularized bikinis, strapless dress styles, low-slung necklines in general, sailor-stripe shirts, capri pants, and ballet tights worn in non-dance settings.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
While True Religion has been steadily working to reintroduce its signature Y2K aesthetic—think statement stitching, low-slung fits, and nostalgic collaborations—Chalamet has given that effort an unexpected jolt of cultural relevance.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
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Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Karolidis had grown up in a low-slung duplex.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2026
As for her sartorial sensibilities, Bardot also popularized bikinis, strapless dress styles, low-slung necklines in general, sailor-stripe shirts, capri pants, and ballet tights worn in non-dance settings.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
While True Religion has been steadily working to reintroduce its signature Y2K aesthetic—think statement stitching, low-slung fits, and nostalgic collaborations—Chalamet has given that effort an unexpected jolt of cultural relevance.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-slung
Adjective
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Ehrlich noted the short careers for college athletes and wondered whether a union for collective bargaining is even possible.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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This short-sleeve pullover top is paired with a wide-leg pant to keep me cozy just about wherever my day takes me.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sunday dawned sunny and clear with blue skies and little wind, allowing the climb to go ahead.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Carbon nanotube yarns are light yet lift little.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Wind chills could fall as low as minus 60 across Illinois, Minnesota and North and South Dakota.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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Eriksson Ek had missed the previous six games, and Johansson the previous three, both of them with lower body injuries.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cost for the statue is estimated at $300,000, with half of the funds already raised by two large donations from Rainbow Sandals and Sonance, an audio equipment company based in San Clemente, as well as several smaller community contributions.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Despite Jones’ contract only being 50% guaranteed for next season, waiving him for a small amount of savings may not be in the Pacers best interest anyway.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-slung. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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