monthslong
adjective
months·long
ˈmən(t)ths-ˈlȯŋ 
: lasting through several or many months
a monthslong delay
Federer goes on one of his monthslong winning benders …—
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The monthslong closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced the energy industry to lean heavily on oil in storage.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
That was after Cornyn and his supporters waged a monthslong ad campaign, mostly attacking Paxton over ethical and personal questions.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Thousands of hikers trek along the trail each year, some for only a few miles and others on a monthslong journey along the entire trail.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2026
Collins’ death at age 47, which was announced on May 12, following a monthslong battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer left not only the sports world but also LGBT advocates across the country in mourning.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 May 2026
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
That was after Cornyn and his supporters waged a monthslong ad campaign, mostly attacking Paxton over ethical and personal questions.
—Thomas Beaumont, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Thousands of hikers trek along the trail each year, some for only a few miles and others on a monthslong journey along the entire trail.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 24 May 2026
Collins’ death at age 47, which was announced on May 12, following a monthslong battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer left not only the sports world but also LGBT advocates across the country in mourning.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 May 2026
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“Monthslong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/monthslong. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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