1
as in long
of great extent from end to end
she used a lengthy piece of rope to tie her dog to a tree
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2
as in far
lasting for a considerable time
the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting
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Recent Examples of lengthy
The mention of a Nobel Peace Prize came nearly two hours after the Government of Pakistan published a lengthy post on X, formally recommending Trump for the honor.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
The former cheerleader posted a lengthy, emotional Instagram post paying tribute to Sapini, who won the 2024 Miss Massachusetts USA pageant.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 June 2025
In 2019, $2 billion in U.S.-Mexico GDP was sacrificed to shipment slowdowns, as truck wait times at the country’s busiest commercial bridges can be lengthy.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025
Matheson was given the honor of making the acceptance speech, which was momentarily delayed by co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach planting a lengthy kiss on his lips.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
The former cheerleader posted a lengthy, emotional Instagram post paying tribute to Sapini, who won the 2024 Miss Massachusetts USA pageant.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 June 2025
In 2019, $2 billion in U.S.-Mexico GDP was sacrificed to shipment slowdowns, as truck wait times at the country’s busiest commercial bridges can be lengthy.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 19 June 2025
Matheson was given the honor of making the acceptance speech, which was momentarily delayed by co-star Ebon Moss-Bachrach planting a lengthy kiss on his lips.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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Miley Cyrus delivers a fashion statement with her lithe, feather dress and long, black leather gloves in Paris on June 18.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.—
Emily Trainham,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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This revealed elongated filamentary structures stretching out for between 260,000 and 360,000 light-years.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 June 2025
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The shoes feature an elongated, pointed toe that is pinched at the tip, a signature detail in the design house’s footwear.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Chaos is a constant for the outdoor winter sport with single-elimination playoffs that relies on the bounces of an elongated sphere.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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