as in short
having relatively little height
only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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Recent Examples of low-slung
While perfectly functional, that aging structure — with its low-slung, windowless classrooms — reflected a different era.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Instead of the tall-riding, boxy look of traditional flybridge designs, Alberto Mancini designed the exterior of the Fly 72 with a low-slung bridge above on a svelte, fast-running hull.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
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—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Photo : Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. The dash of the Urus SE looks largely similar to that of its low-slung supercar siblings.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
Instead of the tall-riding, boxy look of traditional flybridge designs, Alberto Mancini designed the exterior of the Fly 72 with a low-slung bridge above on a svelte, fast-running hull.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
Madewell low-slung baggy jeans $148 $100 MADEWELL Rag & Bone
Andi cuffed ankle jeans
$278
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Best High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
The high-rise wide-leg is a like a denim unicorn—virtually good on everyone.
—Kerry Pieri, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Photo : Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. The dash of the Urus SE looks largely similar to that of its low-slung supercar siblings.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-slung
Adjective
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He was injured almost immediately in the fall of 2018 and didn’t return until February; by that time Cleveland was already in stage 1 of a painful (but, ultimately, short) rebuild.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some knobby with new growth, some short or gigantic, some suffering or shrunken, some reaching over paths and roads.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The order’s vague framework has sparked concerns, particularly as Trump’s March 7, 2025, Crypto Summit is set to feature a narrow circle of industry elites, with little representation from diverse perspectives or consumer advocates.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In many cases, these communities had gotten little federal attention for generations, Ortiz said.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The slow cooker does the heavy lifting, making this a low-effort yet nutrient-dense option for meal prep or a cozy dinner.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Women are also approved at a lower rate for small business loans and face more scrutiny when seeking investments.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The foyer is often a small space, so a hall tree can be overbearing.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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Beneath that ice, the light sensors recorded an astronomically small number of photons: an upper range of 0.04 micromoles per square meter per second, a number very close to the theoretical minimum amount of light that photosynthesis can run on.—
Asher Elbein,
WIRED,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-slung. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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