Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowish
Adjective
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The industry saw a contraction in exports as well as sluggish domestic demand, though the overall rate of decline slowed in the second half.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Finally, meld those rate swings with price moves to see a key difference in the home-shopping climate during these two extremely sluggish periods.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the heart of it all, the open-air Art Park is a destination in itself, ideal for leisurely walks, bike rides, or a picnic lunch on the grass.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Keep your eyes out for destinations that allow for leisurely boat or lounge days, unique culinary possibilities, art and design experiences, wellness programming, and nature—without a party-first atmosphere, Del Duca recommends.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hegseth’s harsh punishment is the culmination of a long, slow slide that began with a political disagreement.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The company didn’t break out Marni revenues, but Marni’s growth has been slower than that of other OTB labels, Diesel and Margiela, in recent years.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The lagging percentage of women film directors last year is a clear sign that the industry is going backward, said Kirsten Schaffer, chief executive of WIF, which advocates for women in Hollywood.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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The United States typically experiences the lagging edge of Latin American displacement waves.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Slow parenting prioritizes the joyful, unhurried moments that allow children to thrive.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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But Hopland’s pull is year-round, with an unhurried pace, a deep agricultural backbone and affordable tasting fees that feel like a time capsule from an earlier era of California.—
Audrey T. Williams,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The region’s pokey residential construction pace is a big factor.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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His studio flat was dingy and poky and too full with all his books, which his mother refused to keep for him any longer.—
Tessa Hadley,
New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The overall effect is one of decadence laced with a creeping sense of horror.—
Charlie Jane Anders,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
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As a child, she was plagued by anxiety and the creeping sense that adults, especially her mother, were keeping secrets from the kids.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Kids will love it for the on-site water park with a lazy river, multiple beachfront pools, and dedicated clubs for kids and teens.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The old way to make it was often considered lazy.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Slowish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowish. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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