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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The state’s timing for primary elections has varied from June to March, ping-ponging back and forth over the years, driven in turn by concerns over the costs of lengthy March-November campaigns, and by a desire for relevance in presidential elections.
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
And there was little discussion at the time of what would have been likely lengthy legal challenges by lakefront preservationists to the site.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The novel is made of math equations, lengthy jokes, digressions in Yiddish, and a whole lot of language play.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
When one employer demands extensive data entry, redundant forms and lengthy assessments, applicants can simply move on to another opportunity.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
And there was little discussion at the time of what would have been likely lengthy legal challenges by lakefront preservationists to the site.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The novel is made of math equations, lengthy jokes, digressions in Yiddish, and a whole lot of language play.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
When one employer demands extensive data entry, redundant forms and lengthy assessments, applicants can simply move on to another opportunity.
—Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lengthy
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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