: having been so for a long time : long-standing
a longtime friend
a longtime friendship
Examples of longtime in a Sentence
the longtime chairman of the committee
longtime residents of the neighborhood
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The unique setting called for a bit of creative design, so the couple tapped longtime friend Caroline Rolader of Reu Architects.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The 68-year-old actress is a frequent partner and longtime fan of Laura Geller New York makeup, a beauty brand dedicated to uplifting and empowering women of all ages.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
All of which contributes to fuller-looking lips and with longtime use, helps keep skin healthy and youthful.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
Richman, a longtime friend of Comey, has previously acknowledged his role as an intermediary between Comey and reporters after Comey was fired from his role as FBI director, including leaking memos written by Comey about his interactions with Trump following his termination.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The 68-year-old actress is a frequent partner and longtime fan of Laura Geller New York makeup, a beauty brand dedicated to uplifting and empowering women of all ages.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
All of which contributes to fuller-looking lips and with longtime use, helps keep skin healthy and youthful.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
Richman, a longtime friend of Comey, has previously acknowledged his role as an intermediary between Comey and reporters after Comey was fired from his role as FBI director, including leaking memos written by Comey about his interactions with Trump following his termination.
—Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Longtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longtime. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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