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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, 28 May 2026
Given their airy cotton fabric, drawstring waist, and flattering, leg-elongating straight leg, Madewell’s Pull-On Jeans make for the ideal pair.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 22 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
While Clarkson isn’t the first star to break out front-seam jeans — Laura Dern previously took the denim cut for a spin — her outfit reminded us of just how easily the style can make an average outfit feel awe-worthy (not to mention how great the cut is for elongating figures).
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
These inexpensive-but-luxe-looking trousers give the wearer the best of both worlds with an elongating silhouette and chic bootcut that’s ideal for office wear and a faux fly that eliminates the need for buttons or zippers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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The minimalist sandal design features an ultraslim toe strap that left most of her foot exposed, elongating her legs.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Given their airy cotton fabric, drawstring waist, and flattering, leg-elongating straight leg, Madewell’s Pull-On Jeans make for the ideal pair.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 22 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
While Clarkson isn’t the first star to break out front-seam jeans — Laura Dern previously took the denim cut for a spin — her outfit reminded us of just how easily the style can make an average outfit feel awe-worthy (not to mention how great the cut is for elongating figures).
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
These inexpensive-but-luxe-looking trousers give the wearer the best of both worlds with an elongating silhouette and chic bootcut that’s ideal for office wear and a faux fly that eliminates the need for buttons or zippers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 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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Hudson is 5-foot-6 but appeared supermodel-tall in the photos, thanks in part to her leg-lengthening jeans.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Due to the 12-inch high waist, these jeans create a leg-lengthening effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 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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Whether Glasner was justified or not in his complaints, a prolonged period of poor form, stretching back well over a month, coupled with his outbursts, led to questions over his future.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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With roots stretching back to the late 19th century, the gardens were developed with two prominent local families before becoming part of the nonprofit National Tropical Botanical Garden network in the 1980s.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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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The pacemaker transformed cardiac medicine by dramatically increasing survival rates for patients with arrhythmias and heart block, becoming one of the most important life-saving medical technologies ever created.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Rain and storm chances are increasing in the afternoon.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 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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The second extension lapsed on May 27 without a formal objection filed.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Elongating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongating. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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