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

Other cities, such as San Jose and San Diego, carry less weight in state politics and don't currently have mayors who are positioned for a statewide run (although Matt Mahan in San Jose is considered an up-and-comer for the long term). —James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

But rainfall, of course, is unpredictable over the long term, meaning cities must invest in creative solutions to ensure there’s enough water for the future, especially with demand increasing. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025

With the growth in medical spending, the health-care market is an attractive place to be over the long term. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025

While Amazon sales may be enough to stay afloat, placing all its seasonings into one virtual storefront can hamstring a fledgling business in the long term. —Mara Weinraub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for the long term

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