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
Fennell skips over the ceremony, to a scene of Cathy alone at a banquet table where Edgar’s clingy ward, Isabella (Alison Oliver), gives her the wedding gift of a Cathy doll, installed in a dollhouse identical to her new home.
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
That starts with duck-walking through clingy brush to find their eggs.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Instead of anything too clingy or tailored, opt for a more bohemian-style approach with flowy wrap dresses, retro aviator shades, and faux leather sandals that can tackle Paris’ cobblestone streets but still look sleek enough for a beach club in Cannes or Saint-Tropez.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
In the weeks leading up to that moment, Pearl-Monroe Tucker, also known as Roe Roe, had grown increasingly tired, clingy and uncomfortable in ways that didn’t quite make sense.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
That starts with duck-walking through clingy brush to find their eggs.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
Instead of anything too clingy or tailored, opt for a more bohemian-style approach with flowy wrap dresses, retro aviator shades, and faux leather sandals that can tackle Paris’ cobblestone streets but still look sleek enough for a beach club in Cannes or Saint-Tropez.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
In the weeks leading up to that moment, Pearl-Monroe Tucker, also known as Roe Roe, had grown increasingly tired, clingy and uncomfortable in ways that didn’t quite make sense.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for clingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clingy
Adjective
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The Mission 1 Pro ships with one Enduro 2 battery, a USB-C cable, an adhesive mount, a mounting buckle, and a thumb screw to secure the buckle to the camera's swing-out fingers.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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This method is adhered to a glass pane using adhesive peel and stick backing.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
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This helps prevent crumbs, dust, and sticky residue from accumulating in hard-to-see areas.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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No flakes, no buildup, no sticky feel -- just long-lasting hold and definition that keeps your hair moving.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Clingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clingy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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