the long term

noun

: a long period of time after the beginning of something

She is investing for the long term.

I think it's the better choice over the long term.

an investment that should do well in the long term

These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.

Examples of the long term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Price wars in saturated markets are also common examples, as market gains in these areas are often unsustainable in the long term. —Mindaugas Čaplinskas, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

While these tools provide instant answers and personalized support, experts are beginning to question whether this convenience might actually reduce our ability to retain knowledge in the long term. —Staff, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025

The most important thing in the long term will be working towards and homogenisation of film fund rules in Central Europe and across Europe. —Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 8 July 2025

The losses have put the agency’s ability to operate in the long term into question. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 July 2025

Rhymes for the long term

• disaffirm
• ectoderm
• endoderm
• endosperm
• interfirm
• isotherm
• mesoderm
• periderm
• reaffirm
• affirm
• bookworm
• confirm