1
as in expanses
a wide space or area
vowed that he would journey the lengths of the earth to find her
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2
as in distances
the space or amount of space between two points, lines, surfaces, or objects
the length of a professional tennis court is 78 feet from baseline to baseline
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Recent Examples of lengths
The pajamas are available in short, regular, and tall lengths to accommodate different heights and builds.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Consisting of wispy layers that create soft movement, akin to fluttering butterfly wings, the cut is a popular option for cascading long lengths.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The Luum robot offers three lash styles and two lash lengths, totaling six variations.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Wigs of all colors and lengths, red curls, long blonde tresses, short and capped and black.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Trees placed outside for collection should have all decorations, light strands and tree stands removed and be cut into 4-foot lengths or shorter.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Coperni bubbled their hems while Tove and Calvin Klein opted for deep-V necklines and ground-grazing lengths.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Toews has heard about the lengths to which Celebrini and Bedard are pushing themselves in order to take their place among the game’s best.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Consisting of wispy layers that create soft movement, akin to fluttering butterfly wings, the cut is a popular option for cascading long lengths.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The Luum robot offers three lash styles and two lash lengths, totaling six variations.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Wigs of all colors and lengths, red curls, long blonde tresses, short and capped and black.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Trees placed outside for collection should have all decorations, light strands and tree stands removed and be cut into 4-foot lengths or shorter.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Coperni bubbled their hems while Tove and Calvin Klein opted for deep-V necklines and ground-grazing lengths.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Toews has heard about the lengths to which Celebrini and Bedard are pushing themselves in order to take their place among the game’s best.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengths
Noun
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Ships have been left stranded and vast expanses of sand are visible where water once flowed.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Never mind its name, extreme temperatures, and vast expanses of desert—there are also stones that move on their own.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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All race distances will start at The Shoppes at Carlsbad.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Ballentine played 20 snaps versus the Giants in the slot as the nickel cornerback in the defense’s subpackage for third downs and longer downs-and-distances.—
Kristi Scales
Jan. 5,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This is a continuation of the company’s retail expansions — before launching its direct-to-consumer website earlier this year, the platform built up partnerships with Jared, Selfridges, and Dubai’s Duty Free, scaling to more than 100 wholesale doors.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Airwallex also offers its global network of licenses and services to other fintech companies through API integrations, such as facilitating Brex, Rippling, and Deel’s international expansions.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Five straps of differing widths hold the foot in place as the shoe’s upper balance on top of a six-inch heel.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Available in two widths, these faux leather boots have the brand’s signature Soft System cushioned footbed for all-day comfort, plus treaded rubber outsoles for grip.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This sets him apart from most of the other bettors at his altitude, of which there are a few dozen, who visit from out of town on occasion and gamble for marathon stretches.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Grab a chair on Ipanema Beach, sip a fresh coconut, and cool off in the ocean between stretches of sunbathing.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lengths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengths. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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