time-consuming
adjective
time-con·sum·ing
ˈtīm-kən-ˈsü-miŋ 
1
: using or taking up a great deal of time
time-consuming chores
2
: wasteful of time
time-consuming tactics
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Enjoy all the flavors of lasagna without all the dirty dishes and time-consuming layering.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Laundry is often a time-consuming task, but taking the extra step to separate items can save your clothes in the long run.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
If plaid nails feel too time-consuming, try velvet swirls instead.
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Starting Monday, Beijing is letting Indian citizens apply for visas online, sparing them from time-consuming, in-person office visits.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Laundry is often a time-consuming task, but taking the extra step to separate items can save your clothes in the long run.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
If plaid nails feel too time-consuming, try velvet swirls instead.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
Starting Monday, Beijing is letting Indian citizens apply for visas online, sparing them from time-consuming, in-person office visits.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for time-consuming
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“Time-consuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time-consuming. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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