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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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Arrive early to enjoy the spa facilities, particularly the hydrotherapy pool and lounge spaces, which are worth lingering in before your appointment begins.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

A lingering Achilles tendon injury has led Tuchel to manage his minutes carefully, but he is first choice.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Activity has in part been stoked by the run of record highs for Toronto stock indexes and a recovery in investor and business confidence, despite lingering concerns about trade between Canada and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But these lingering queries are hardly the film’s worst feature.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Will stared at me for an uncomfortable few seconds before he and our lingering teammates went out.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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