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
To top it off, quite literally, an opening roof has been integrated into the superstructure, creating both a low-slung profile and a breezy, open-air feel within.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
To maximize the apartment’s natural light, the designers chose low-slung pieces of furniture.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The classic bikini fairing harks back to the original café racer's front end, surrounding a pair of awfully low-slung clip-on handlebars and dual electronic clocks behind a compact visor.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Embellished satin tops were paired with low-slung, baggy jeans trimmed with colorful feathers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
To maximize the apartment’s natural light, the designers chose low-slung pieces of furniture.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The classic bikini fairing harks back to the original café racer's front end, surrounding a pair of awfully low-slung clip-on handlebars and dual electronic clocks behind a compact visor.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Embellished satin tops were paired with low-slung, baggy jeans trimmed with colorful feathers.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for low-slung
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-slung
Adjective
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UConn's hopes at becoming the first team since John Wooden's UCLA dynasty to win three titles in four seasons came up short, done in by massive foul trouble and its own terrible shooting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Waterfront Park and pier are short blocks away, as are multiple churches, historic house tours, museums, the Gibbes art collection, and King Street retail shopping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Previous attempts to secure ceasefires have had little or no impact, with the two sides blaming each other for violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Start by trimming the tough, dry ends off the bunch and chop them into little logs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Independent opinion polls show support for Fidesz has dropped to its lowest level in years.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Oilers scored on all three power-play chances in the best performance for that unit since Leon Draisaitl went down with a lower-body injury on March 15 after scoring with the man advantage early in that game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Handcrafted in small batches, these blends are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-slung. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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