as in lengthens
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 elongates
The silver chain design here adds just the right amount of detail and elongates the extra-pointy nail shape.
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Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The shape elongates the legs and hugs in all the right places.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
This effect visually elongates and lends a casual elegance.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Pointed-toe flats are an ideal heel alternative, as the sharp silhouette elongates the legs and delivers the same refined effect (minus the uncomfortable height).
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The towering heel, available in 105mm and 85mm, elongates the leg and the adjustable ankle strap keeps the foot securely in place, while also gently decorating the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The expert explains that the generous scale of longer and wider planks visually elongates a room, enhancing light and proportion while also grounding a space with natural authenticity.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The process elongates the gastruloid.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Samantha Brash, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.
—Reylee Billingsley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The shape elongates the legs and hugs in all the right places.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
This effect visually elongates and lends a casual elegance.
—Emma Mehl, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Pointed-toe flats are an ideal heel alternative, as the sharp silhouette elongates the legs and delivers the same refined effect (minus the uncomfortable height).
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The towering heel, available in 105mm and 85mm, elongates the leg and the adjustable ankle strap keeps the foot securely in place, while also gently decorating the bottom of the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The expert explains that the generous scale of longer and wider planks visually elongates a room, enhancing light and proportion while also grounding a space with natural authenticity.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
The process elongates the gastruloid.
—Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongates
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It’s known for its precision nylon brush—more like a flat comb than a fluffy spoolie—that thoroughly coats, lifts, and lengthens each individual lash.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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Requiring a shareholder vote introduces uncertainty, lengthens timelines, and raises the risk that a cable spinoff could be rejected or delayed.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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An exceptional culinary experience likewise extends to the beauty of the cutlery, crystal, and fine china set the meal is served with, ideally in a space likewise suited to the elegance of such a tablescape.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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Positioned as the brand’s first solvent-free shoe, the style extends Keen’s long-running Detox the Planet program into a fully modular build.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Hyde Park Herald reported the shooting took place in Nichols Park, which stretches from 53rd Street to 55th Street between Kimbark and Kenwood avenues.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Onana stretches both hands in front of him, waiting for the Villa supporters to build the anticipation.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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PlayStation consoles rely on a type of dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, chips, which are in short supply as demand from artificial intelligence and data center operators increases.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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However, stacking many layers increases the electrical contact resistance at their interfaces, which leads to energy losses and limits overall efficiency, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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