Synonyms of extensions

extensions

noun

plural of extension

1

as in prolongations

the act of making longer

the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prolongations
• elongations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abbreviations
• cutbacks
• curtailments
• shortenings
• abridgments

2

as in additions

a smaller structure added to a main building

the new extension will connect the house with what is now a freestanding garage

Synonyms & Similar Words

• additions
• annexes
• wings
• penthouses
• arms
• ells

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of extensions

Dove’s next refillable moves — line extensions, new scents or a men’s version — as a gauge of internal commitment. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Once employed for red-carpet transformations for some ultra-glamorous lengths, extensions are increasingly becoming an everyday styling tool as a way to add density, movement, or just a few extra inches without fundamentally changing a cut. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Since 2023, Interparfums launched new extensions and collections to put in place pillars including Uomo, Just Cavalli and Marbleous. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

None of these extensions are more than a short walk away from the Manor House (the walks alone bring great pleasure), and all of them are thoughtfully furnished. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Leg Extensions Leg extensions activate your quadriceps (a group of four large muscles on the front of the thighs). — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

Without extensions, some 62% of Americans would have seen tax increases in 2026 when these provisions were scheduled to expire, according to the Tax Foundation. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

In an email to Kennedy Center staff that was also submitted to the court, Floca said that any extensions of the closure would be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors have asked the court for extensions in both April and July, saying more time was needed before making a decision. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026