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

Currently, extensions can be requested at least 30 days before the end of an au pair’s initial stay. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

On Mljet, while walking back from the lakes with our wet hair dripping down our backs, someone asks whether anyone has a hair mask, because the sea salt is wrecking hers and ruining her extensions. — Michaela Trimble, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

In future, the spaces can be used for product launches, capsule collections and brand extensions, like the Gucci Racing collection that is under development. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

But is that still the case when half the Real Housewives have extensions down to their butts? — Molly Mulshine, InStyle, 30 Oct. 2026

Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis signed lucrative contract extensions in the offseason to anchor a defensive line expected to help the Eagles contend for a Super Bowl. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Versant may best be known for the cable channels that provide the bulk of its revenue, but the company continues to build out new-media extensions. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

In 2024, Dolan signed three-year contract extensions with MSG Sports, MSG Entertainment and Sphere. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Sure, the show waned in its later seasons, around the same time the cast discovered hair extensions. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026