lingering

ADJECTIVE

chronic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abiding constant continuing deep-rooted deep-seated enduring ever-present ingrained lasting lifelong persistent protracted recurrent recurring stubborn

STRONG

confirmed fixed incurable obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled sustained

WEAK

ceaseless continual continuous habitual inborn inbred ineradicable inveterate long-lived long-standing tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ending ephemeral fleeting short-lived superficial temporary transient yielding

STRONG

indefinite

Example Sentences

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The Federal Reserve views the lingering survival of the check as a matter of deeply ingrained consumer habit.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

A depletion of Neanderthal DNA on the X chromosome may, therefore, reflect a classic biological phenomenon, not the lingering trace of an erotic choice.

From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026

The home run helped dissolve any lingering worries about Rushing and Ohtani’s pairing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

Tasting notes: Vibrant and savory throughout, with lingering bubbles and a delicate mineral note on the finish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

First, his lingering suspicions of Hamilton developed into unbridled distrust and then outright personal hatred.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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