extended
adjective
ex·tend·ed
ik-ˈsten-dəd 
1
: drawn out in length especially of time
an extended visit
2
3
: having spatial magnitude : being larger than a point
an extended source of light
4
: extensive sense 1
an extended apology
made available extended information—
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: derivative sense 1, secondary sense 2a
an extended sense of a word
6
of a typeface
: having a wider face than that of a standard typeface
extendedly
adverb
extendedness
noun
Synonyms of extended
Examples of extended in a Sentence
the word “snake” in its extended sense refers to a contemptible or treacherous person
an extended portion of the valley is now devoted to the growing of grapes for wine
Recent Examples on the Web
Bellingham looks set for a couple of weeks on the sidelines but an extended period out could disrupt the England international’s run-up to the World Cup in the United States this summer.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Early on, an extended flashback revives Audrey and her brother’s childhood in a household with an alcoholic father.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
The album's extended roster of talent includes the Rolling Stones, CJ Chenier (Clifton's son), David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Taj Mahal and Augie Meyers (Texas Tornados).
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
The single-season series centered around her father and his relationships with Whitney, Bobbi Kristina and his extended family over the course of six months.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Early on, an extended flashback revives Audrey and her brother’s childhood in a household with an alcoholic father.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
The album's extended roster of talent includes the Rolling Stones, CJ Chenier (Clifton's son), David Hidalgo (Los Lobos), Taj Mahal and Augie Meyers (Texas Tornados).
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 1 Feb. 2026
The single-season series centered around her father and his relationships with Whitney, Bobbi Kristina and his extended family over the course of six months.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for extended
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“Extended.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extended. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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