as in leisurely
moving or proceeding at less than the normal, desirable, or required speed
I hate being stuck behind laggard drivers on the freeway
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as in snail
someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
tried to spur on the laggards at the back of the line during the hike
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Recent Examples of laggard
Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
Their laggard approach toward data can be attributed to a host of factors.
—Deepak Mittal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The Florida Legislature, after largely avoiding the issue for years, this month approved a law specifically requiring property owners to disclose past flooding — a significant step forward in a state that has long been a laggard, despite having the highest risk in the nation.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The sector is currently booming, and massive funding announcements are a common occurrence, a testament to the fact that the laggard construction industry has finally woken up to the need to innovate.
—Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 8 Nov. 2021
Their laggard approach toward data can be attributed to a host of factors.
—Deepak Mittal, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2021
Noun
Once again, Pizza Hut was the laggard this quarter.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
The Florida Legislature, after largely avoiding the issue for years, this month approved a law specifically requiring property owners to disclose past flooding — a significant step forward in a state that has long been a laggard, despite having the highest risk in the nation.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laggard
Adjective
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Properties aren’t rented solely for leisurely vacations, but also for private events and filming movies, commercials, TV series, music videos, and more.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Then, take a leisurely stroll through Stavanger’s Old Town, soaking in the atmosphere of times past.—
Atlas Ocean Voyages,
AFAR Media,
7 May 2025
Noun
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This marine snail is a critical protein source not just in the marine food web, but for humans too, many of whom support their families by fishing.—
Megan Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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While seemingly trying to get over the initial shock of devouring snails, Megan first had to deal with how hot the sizzling dish was.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Life has likely felt a bit nebulous and slow for you in the past year, Cancer.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Albon asked Williams for information on where Leclerc was likely slow at the restart, looking for a spot to capitalize.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The sluggish real estate sector showed little sign of improvement.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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But here, the scales are too often tipped into the realm of the treacly, and the entire affair feels a bit sluggish.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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“Laggard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laggard. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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