Synonyms of lengthy
Examples of lengthy in a Sentence
The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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So too do the lengthy detentions some people experience in massive detention centers.
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Chastain ended the lengthy note with a hint of skepticism about whether the series would ever air at all.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
The lengthy journey adds another layer of cost to California’s already expensive gasoline market.
—Will Kubzansky, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The ski carries a relatively large 70-L (15-gal) tank, providing enough longevity for lengthy sessions on the water.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Chastain ended the lengthy note with a hint of skepticism about whether the series would ever air at all.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2026
The lengthy journey adds another layer of cost to California’s already expensive gasoline market.
—Will Kubzansky, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
The ski carries a relatively large 70-L (15-gal) tank, providing enough longevity for lengthy sessions on the water.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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