as in extension
the act of making longer
the elongation of artificial fibers in the manufacturing process
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Recent Examples of elongation
Kerry got a facelift and a lip lift to address the elongation in her philtrum.
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Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
This release invites elongation through your side body and expansion of your ribs, while easing tension across the neck and shoulders.
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Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
15 Apr. 2026
In scalp hair follicles, the anagen phase can persist for several years, allowing continuous elongation of the hair shaft before the follicle transitions to catagen and telogen.
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Kara Rogers,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
Some great options to browse in this category include LOFT's Rivete Cuffed High Rise pair that flatter a broad array of body shapes and sizes thanks to hitting at the natural waist and offering a fun cuff that draws the eyes down for elongation.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
This release invites elongation through your side body and expansion of your ribs, while easing tension across the neck and shoulders.
—
Jennifer Shanker,
Flow Space,
15 Apr. 2026
In scalp hair follicles, the anagen phase can persist for several years, allowing continuous elongation of the hair shaft before the follicle transitions to catagen and telogen.
—
Kara Rogers,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
Some great options to browse in this category include LOFT's Rivete Cuffed High Rise pair that flatter a broad array of body shapes and sizes thanks to hitting at the natural waist and offering a fun cuff that draws the eyes down for elongation.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongation
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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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While gentle stretching is generally safe for most people after eating, vigorous exercise and/or movements that compress the abdomen can lead to discomfort.
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Michelle is way ahead of me on the whole stretching and flexibility tip.
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“Elongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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