as in shortly
at or within a short time
the painters ought to be done before long
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Recent Examples of before long
Maybe there will be more firings and openings before long.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
The cake was garnering favorable reviews, and before long writers were clamoring for the recipe.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The 20-year-old is currently around Spurs’ first-team squad, covering for long-term injury absentee Radu Dragusin, but will likely head out on loan before long.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
However, before long, the tradition was reportedly taken over by the less wealthy as a way of making fun of the upper classes.
—Fiona Ward, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
The cake was garnering favorable reviews, and before long writers were clamoring for the recipe.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The 20-year-old is currently around Spurs’ first-team squad, covering for long-term injury absentee Radu Dragusin, but will likely head out on loan before long.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
However, before long, the tradition was reportedly taken over by the less wealthy as a way of making fun of the upper classes.
—Fiona Ward, Glamour, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for before long
Recent Examples of Synonyms for before long
Adverb
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This year’s host and performers are expected to be announced shortly.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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Vonn was hoping to end up on the podium, despite tearing her ACL shortly before the Games, and instead crashed in dramatic fashion.—
Mia Fishman,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Breakfast is a busy affair, but those in signature suites can eat in the lounge (soon to be renovated but with a great view) or order room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The strike could come as soon as Saturday or Sunday.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Before long.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/before%20long. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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