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
The humorous update, which prompted a flood of amused comments from viewers, offers a relatable look at the challenges many dog owners face when training their pets to be alone—particularly with a clingy breed like a Bernese mountain dog.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The thong cut keeps it invisible under clingy fabrics too.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Dance Studio Mid-rise Pants Easy, lightweight, and never clingy, these joggers are a fall staple—especially in this chic army green shade.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
But even more remarkable were the clingy pantsuits in the same shade, mixed with white and red minidresses tied with equally bold red bowties.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
The thong cut keeps it invisible under clingy fabrics too.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
Dance Studio Mid-rise Pants Easy, lightweight, and never clingy, these joggers are a fall staple—especially in this chic army green shade.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
But even more remarkable were the clingy pantsuits in the same shade, mixed with white and red minidresses tied with equally bold red bowties.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clingy
Adjective
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That includes the shirt, ink, adhesive powder, and DTF film.—
Joe Salas
October 29,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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These stretchy AirTag pockets have an adhesive backing that can stick onto smooth, flat surfaces, like the inside of your suitcase.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some rat poison pellets and sticky pads were being used to treat the problem.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Your head hurts, your socks are sticky, and you’re supposed to be focused on winning a championship.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Clingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clingy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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