as in lengthened
to make longer
in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality
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Recent Examples of elongated
Hibiscus flowers feel stand out from other popular florals with their signature five petals and elongated central stems (also known as stamens, by the way).
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
That pair had a softly rounded front and sculpted kitten heel, while Saturday’s shoes were cleaner and slightly more elongated.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
The black, elongated shades evoke vintage flair, a trademark of Meghan’s style.
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Claire West,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
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Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
When the impactor struck at 10 kilometers per second, the resulting basin became too elongated compared to the real South Pole–Aitken basin.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
His home, along with many others, was attached to the narrow, elongated 25th District that runs along the coast to Miami Beach.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
That pair had a softly rounded front and sculpted kitten heel, while Saturday’s shoes were cleaner and slightly more elongated.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
The black, elongated shades evoke vintage flair, a trademark of Meghan’s style.
—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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
With its scaly armor, pointy ears, elongated snout, and curved claws, the armadillo is undeniably odd-looking.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Giant titanium face sculptures from previous installations reappear among the vessel surfaces, while elongated, twisting faces hang throughout the space.
—
Anthony Demarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
When the impactor struck at 10 kilometers per second, the resulting basin became too elongated compared to the real South Pole–Aitken basin.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
His home, along with many others, was attached to the narrow, elongated 25th District that runs along the coast to Miami Beach.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongated
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Tee boxes have been lengthened and championship setups have pushed the course to its limit.
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Although the list of edible foods that double as fish bait could be lengthened, there are as many natural baits little known or used by the average fisherman.
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The board in recent months extended the interim top official, Denise Saddler, for another year.
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The United States first granted protections to Haitians in 2010 after a catastrophic earthquake and extended them multiple times amid ongoing gang violence that has displaced more than a million people, according to court documents.
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Utah's state forester, Jamie Barnes, told reporters that fires across the state this season had been moving in ways that had stretched Utah's firefighting capacity to its limits, with new fires beginning closer to populated areas than in previous years.
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Minnesota led 28-16 after the first quarter, then stretched the lead to 45-29 at halftime after holding Dallas to 11-for-37 shooting with eight turnovers before the break.
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Through 2025, the application backlog increased, leaving it 48% higher than at the end of former President Joe Biden’s term.
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The bank said last week's hawkish Federal Open Market Committee meeting has increased uncertainty over the outlook for short-term interest rates, even as lower oil prices have eased concerns about an economic downturn.
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The Mets prolonged Mendoza’s fate.
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On the other hand, prolonged inactivity due to illness, immobilization or a sedentary lifestyle can lead to bone loss.
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“Elongated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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