as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
it took forever to clean up the clingy Styrofoam pellets that had been used as packing material for the lamp
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Recent Examples of clingy
Laina Morris, for instance, has tried to move on from the image of her grinning, bug-eyed face that became a popular meme portraying her as an overly protective and clingy girlfriend.
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Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The piece featured a racerback design, jacquard pattern, and clingy pencil skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Her lyrics declared independence from clingy lovers and assorted social expectations, often through analogies inspired by technology.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The proof is in their clingy jerseys.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
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Ben Pettis, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
The piece featured a racerback design, jacquard pattern, and clingy pencil skirt.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Her lyrics declared independence from clingy lovers and assorted social expectations, often through analogies inspired by technology.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
The proof is in their clingy jerseys.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clingy
Adjective
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific brand, because adhesive chemistry and wear time vary.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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For wearers whose sensors regularly peel up early, adhesive overpatches can extend wear time.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But when rains fall heavily between November and April, sticky clay soils make traveling around it tricky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One non-stick skillet for delicate foods (eggs, omelets, fish) and sticky batters (pancakes).—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Clingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clingy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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