How to Use clingy in a Sentence

clingy

adjective
  • The proof is in their clingy jerseys.
    — Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The crinkly and stretchy black piece was clingy and curve-skimming.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2018
  • That starts with duck-walking through clingy brush to find their eggs.
    — Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026
  • Her youngest child, a 5-year-old girl, was anxious and clingy.
    — Lewis Kamb, The Seattle Times, 16 Dec. 2017
  • Using a clingy liner can help keep gear in place.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Who died and made that clingy polyester jersey the fabric du jour?
    — Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2017
  • Who died and made that clingy polyester jersey the fabric du jour?
    — Southern Living, 1 May 2017
  • Since then, my in-laws have been clingy toward me and the baby.
    — al, 22 May 2019
  • Point out that your neighbor seems to be extra clingy to him right now.
    — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Even bulk-food and produce aisles are lined with rolls of thin, clingy plastic bags.
    — Kristine De Leon, oregonlive, 12 June 2022
  • Some are too clingy, have too tight of sleeves, or simply just look too sheer in the sunlight.
    — Jayla Andrulonis, PEOPLE.com, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Younger children may become extra clingy, have more tantrums or cry more.
    — Jeanne Erdmann, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2020
  • The twisted off-the-shoulder top and clingy trousers felt relaxed and chic.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 June 2024
  • Kids between 2 and 3 may become clingy and whiny, and some can even regress.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Form is hinted at through clingy drapes; skin is revealed through cut-outs and cutting away.
    — Vogue, 3 Mar. 2022
  • When your gut is bigger than your guns, clingy knitwear isn't the most flattering thing in the world.
    — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 4 Apr. 2018
  • The clingy dress featured a blush shade, while the bust was a subtle magenta.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 June 2022
  • Yet, many people hold back out of fear of seeming needy, clingy or insecure.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Your dog's background may also be the cause of their clingy behavior.
    — Laura Hanrahan, Woman's Day, 29 Jan. 2020
  • Of course nothing can replace the feeling of a clingy T-shirt soaked in cheap beer.
    — Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2020
  • There is salt, of course, and a pleasantly clingy iodine flavor.
    — Tamar Adler, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2019
  • But, the reason for the lengthy trip isn't clingy sales clerks or a struggle to pick the best of a mediocre bunch.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2023
  • The top sheet wasn’t clingy, which allowed testers to toss and turn without getting tangled.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • María Álvarez and Daniel Rubin have a clingy duet among the corpses.
    — Jeffrey Gantz, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023
  • This cleaner sprays on and foams up to lift and suspend clingy particulates.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Tucking even a thin knit into clingy, flat-front pants will create the impression of a gut.
    — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
  • Static electricity builds up on the grounds, leaving a clingy mess stuck in the grinder.
    — Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
  • TikTok users were quick to share their own experiences with clingy pets.
    — Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
  • The dress is clingy, in other words, but leaves something to the imagination.
    — Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Shop a sweet yet sultry dress for a night on the town, like this gingham version that’s all clingy, strappy, and cutout.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2021

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