as in elongation
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as in lengthening
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 elongating
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The leg-elongating jeans have made the rounds in Hollywood for months, with celebs like Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dakota Johnson, Katie Holmes, Cindy Crawford, and Jennifer Aniston all putting their own stamps on the trend.
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Meanwhile, her shoes were hidden beneath her untailored bottom trim, elongating her figure.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Their breathable, modern silhouette keeps me feeling airy on my hour-long commute and comfortable in my desk chair, all while simultaneously elongating my legs for an effortlessly polished look that never fails to earn compliments.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
The tall flower spikes continuously add blooms to the tips of their elongating stems, replacing old flowers with new ones.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Verb
Btfbm Casual Two-Piece Sweatsuit This easy-to-wear set include leg-elongating track pants and a matching boxy tee.
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Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
The leg-elongating jeans have made the rounds in Hollywood for months, with celebs like Maggie Gyllenhaal, Dakota Johnson, Katie Holmes, Cindy Crawford, and Jennifer Aniston all putting their own stamps on the trend.
—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Meanwhile, her shoes were hidden beneath her untailored bottom trim, elongating her figure.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Their breathable, modern silhouette keeps me feeling airy on my hour-long commute and comfortable in my desk chair, all while simultaneously elongating my legs for an effortlessly polished look that never fails to earn compliments.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
The tall flower spikes continuously add blooms to the tips of their elongating stems, replacing old flowers with new ones.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongating
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Mercury reaches greatest elongation on June 15, placing the elusive planet at its farthest apparent distance from the sun in the evening sky.
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If your face is diamond-shaped, round, or square, opt for longer layers that begin below the widest part of your face to ensure elongation.
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These stretchy, flattering jeans come in a range of washes that are both leg-lengthening and easy to move around in.
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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.
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Independence Avenue Corridor extending, approximately, from Gladstone Boulevard to the north, East 18th Street to the south, Forest Avenue to the west and Interstate 435 to the east.
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Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.
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What foundation needs your attention before stretching?
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October 23 – November 21 What foundation needs your attention before stretching?
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Looking ahead, Trump’s prolonging of Chavismo is a political gamble in Florida – a state where many Latin Republican voters despise the system and any dealing with socialist governments.
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The prolonging of the war has also ratcheted up Israel’s isolation on the world stage.
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But the increasing tanker traffic is an encouraging step toward normalization of global oil flows.
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Hulls said the fund allows property owners to support local businesses without dramatically increasing rents as market conditions change.
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The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.
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New Delhi is seen as a laggard in the global AI race and, by extension, in the physical AI space.
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There is no reason this morning in Venezuela should not be a lavish extension of that.
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“Elongating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongating. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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