1
as in long
of great extent from end to end
she used a lengthy piece of rope to tie her dog to a tree
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2
as in far
lasting for a considerable time
the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting
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Recent Examples of lengthy
Most leadership development happens through expensive coaching, lengthy programs, or trial-and-error experiences that can be costly and time-consuming.
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
In several trials, each of the leaders of the group had been issued lengthy prison sentences, ranging from 22 to 15 years.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Jurors heard more than five weeks of testimony, including lengthy and sometimes confrontative questioning of Weinstein's three accusers in the case.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
In practice these rules have meant thousand-plus page reports that include lengthy analyses of soil testing and traffic modeling, and sometimes endless litigation that puts entire projects at risk.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
In several trials, each of the leaders of the group had been issued lengthy prison sentences, ranging from 22 to 15 years.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Jurors heard more than five weeks of testimony, including lengthy and sometimes confrontative questioning of Weinstein's three accusers in the case.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
In practice these rules have meant thousand-plus page reports that include lengthy analyses of soil testing and traffic modeling, and sometimes endless litigation that puts entire projects at risk.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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Compared to other vacations, cruises are relatively long and expensive and involve many more moving parts — from getting to the departure point to your stay onboard to visiting multiple ports of call (often in foreign countries).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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There’s a small (39 runs), inexpensive ski resort with a long season about 45 minutes south of Buffalo called Kissing Bridge.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The sword consists of a short, elongated, pointed blade with a handle with antennas, made of iron, combined with spheres made of copper alloys or copper.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The track also featured a rumble strip on the left for Turn 14, and the apex of Turn 15 was a bit elongated, both of which should help drivers navigate the section.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Milk Chocolate For those with darker skin tones, a milk chocolate mani will match seamlessly and elongate fingers.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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