as in to lengthen
to make longer
in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality
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or elongated
as in long
of great extent from end to end
the giraffe's elongate neck is thought to be the result of natural selection
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Recent Examples of elongate
Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Pro tip: Truong recommends a thinner or micro French tip for shorter nail beds to help elongate the appearance of the nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Her beauty approach was quite different at Louis Vuitton, actually, opting for a natural-toned, bang-free hairstyle with more elongated, silky curls.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
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Verb
These machine-washable shorts are beautifully balanced for petite frames, with a mid-rise fit that visually extends the waist and a shorter inseam that keeps legs looking elongated.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Pro tip: Truong recommends a thinner or micro French tip for shorter nail beds to help elongate the appearance of the nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026
Adjective
The elongated silhouette, flowy bottom, and comfy fabrics make these dresses a popular choice for travel, vacations, beach days, and even some fancier occasions, depending on the material, fit, and overall design.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Her beauty approach was quite different at Louis Vuitton, actually, opting for a natural-toned, bang-free hairstyle with more elongated, silky curls.
—Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongate
Verb
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It’s made of soft pebbled leather with a fabric lining, and the adjustable strap lengthens to 22 inches to get the best fit.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The mother of the Princess of Wales paired her candy-pink look with lips in a bold cyclamen shade that lit up her smile, while her eyes were accentuated by a bold black line and lengthening mascara.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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Though the Hauler is in the same class as long-haul trucks, Cohen said its primary use case will be for shorter, back-and-forth journeys.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Lipa chose a long, close-fitting silhouette with bare shoulders, a high jeweled neckline and a skirt cut narrowly through the hips before widening below the knee.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The Orioles made those big moves in signing Pete Alonso and trading for and extending Shane Baz.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Organizers and attendees use these celebrations as a reminder that love and acceptance should extend beyond a single month.—
Amari Riley
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Cubs have already moved Colin Rea, Ben Brown and Javier Assad into their rotation for extended stretches, expending almost all of their depth.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The ice packs take much longer to thaw, keeping you cool for an extended period.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Taiwan’s indigenous people –– who nowadays make up just a tiny proportion of the island’s population –– are believed to be the ancestors of many of the groups who came to inhabit lands stretching from Hawaii and Easter Island in the eastern Pacific, to Madagascar, off the coast of east Africa.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The perk here is that the material holds up to cold weather by stretching and expanding without breaking, requiring fewer repairs and resource use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Your visibility increases with the start of Cancer season.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Health officials said the risk of exposure could increase as summer travel ramps up and Los Angeles welcomes international visitors for FIFA World Cup events being held in the region.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elongate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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