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
Then that partner walks up, filling out a pair of low-slung jeans in a way that should be criminal.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Newsom’s lanky frame was folded onto a sofa a bit too low-slung for him.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
The brand’s low-slung Ojai outdoor sectional and bohemian Zuri rug will achieve just that.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s a precise choreography to slipping into the narrow, low-slung cockpit of the 1,250 hp Czinger 21C V Max.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Feb. 2026
Newsom’s lanky frame was folded onto a sofa a bit too low-slung for him.
—Maya Singer, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2026
The brand’s low-slung Ojai outdoor sectional and bohemian Zuri rug will achieve just that.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
There’s a precise choreography to slipping into the narrow, low-slung cockpit of the 1,250 hp Czinger 21C V Max.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-slung
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Jones’s personal style — a quirky, at times ill-fitting wardrobe of short skirts, cleavage-revealing tops, mumsy cardigans, granny pants and long scarves — helped cement her character into an unforgettable part of noughties pop culture history.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Larger groups might be interested in the Grove Lodge, a short walk from the Mountain House, which has six individual rooms and a great foyer that can be booked for one group stay or individually.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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In fact, very little separates them.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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All that is gone, even more so as Premier League matches are being switched to Mondays and Fridays, when demand for everything is lower.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the proposal would only actually impact a small few — billionaires.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-slung. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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