LINGERER Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

lingerer

noun

Definition of lingerer

as in snail

someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others he's known as a lingerer, always the last to arrive and the last to leave

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Recent Examples of lingerer The lingerers brought their dirty dishes to the bus tub, wiped their mouths one last time with a napkin, and waved to Cleo, their faces saying, Nice job! — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 Nakamura designs for lingerers. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026

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snail

Noun

While the imagery around the show was overtly erotic, from the footage of mating snails and kissing bodies to the music and the projections, the clothes themselves were less about baring skin than creating a sense of sensuality.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Similarly, snail shells almost always spiral in the same direction for every snail species.

— Mallory Green, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

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