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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
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Boasting a roomy, leg-elongating silhouette, these versatile pants transition seamlessly from the office (just add a sharp button-down shirt, heels, and an oversized blazer) to a weekend brunch in your favorite sandals, tank top, or tee.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The long square shape makes this manicure feel even more refined, creating a sleek, elongating effect that keeps things looking effortlessly polished.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 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
Verb
The simple design is often paired with capris or minidresses, elongating the leg.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Boasting a roomy, leg-elongating silhouette, these versatile pants transition seamlessly from the office (just add a sharp button-down shirt, heels, and an oversized blazer) to a weekend brunch in your favorite sandals, tank top, or tee.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
The long square shape makes this manicure feel even more refined, creating a sleek, elongating effect that keeps things looking effortlessly polished.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 May 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
Noun
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Tests with mill partners have shown the quality and performance over time — including elongation and recovery — are equivalent to conventional spandex.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The big risk in an elongation scenario, the institute argues, is if bottlenecks prove severe or persistent enough to shift the buildout narrative.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Olive, black, and burgundy can all work well, provided that no one color is overshadowing another—and that the overall effect is cohesive lengthening instead of disjointed.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Presenting what must be some of the Riviera's most impressive views, every room of the hotel has access to 180-degree uninterrupted vistas of the Mediterranean sea and coastline stretching from Italy all the way along to the Principality and beyond.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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There was also a giant tree stretching across Laflin Street about a block from the scene of the fire, after being felled by the storms on Wednesday.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Paul Webster Hare,
The Conversation,
19 Jan. 2026
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The prolonging of the war has also ratcheted up Israel’s isolation on the world stage.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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To Crowley and Dixit, their multispecies map is a natural extension of this worldview by identifying places meaningful to Penryn’s nonhuman residents and visitors.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Officers said that the department's Traffic Unit is currently investigating the crash and asked anyone who witnessed the accident or might have information to get in touch at (805) 928-3781, extension 1139.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Elongating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongating. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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