lengthiness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthiness
Noun
  • The protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades can also ease soreness from wearing a backpack.
    Ingrid Yang MD, Outside Online, 29 May 2025
  • Serratus anterior: More laterally located within the chest wall, this muscle is responsible for scapular protraction (translation: pushing away from your body).
    Women's Health Editors, Women's Health, 14 June 2023
Noun
  • However, during its evening appearances, Mercury always appears brightest in the days leading up to its greatest elongation.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 June 2025
  • Some of its plot mechanics are precarious in a way that suffers from a slight elongation of the story.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
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“Lengthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthiness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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