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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

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The pickle juice lingering in a jar long after the pickles are gone.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Tasting notes: Juicy stone fruit flavors with bright acidity and a lingering mineral finish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Still, oil prices held their recent losses amid lingering optimism a deal will be struck and the Strait of Hormuz -- through which a fifth of global oil usually passes -- will reopen.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The average length of unemployment has been lingering near six months.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

She smelled soap and sweat and the lingering scent of something else that she couldn’t quite name.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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