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
Springsteen is famous for his lengthy, but energetic, performances.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
Inside, a lengthy entry hall with a private elevator and a staircase leads to a formal dining room, a drawing room, and a more intimate morning room—all of which overlook a courtyard garden with an al fresco dining space, a rarity for this part of London.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Mamdani ran for mayor on ending mayoral control but quickly backtracked after he was elected — now leading a full-court press for a lengthy renewal.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Fox News Digital asked Rotunno if law enforcement would try to get Woods to take some accountability for his actions given his now lengthy history.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026
Inside, a lengthy entry hall with a private elevator and a staircase leads to a formal dining room, a drawing room, and a more intimate morning room—all of which overlook a courtyard garden with an al fresco dining space, a rarity for this part of London.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Mamdani ran for mayor on ending mayoral control but quickly backtracked after he was elected — now leading a full-court press for a lengthy renewal.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Fox News Digital asked Rotunno if law enforcement would try to get Woods to take some accountability for his actions given his now lengthy history.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
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The road to the very long lines began in February, when Congress, in resolving a broader government shutdown (the second in four months, impressively), could not agree on how to keep funding Homeland Security.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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But research also suggests that slower walking performed over a longer duration may initially produce greater total fat loss in overweight individuals than faster walking performed for shorter periods.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The stems also hold elongated leaves somewhat reminiscent of Solomon’s seal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leather and crisp taffeta created structural pieces, while classic jersey added draping to the androgynous and elongated silhouettes that were rendered in Lempicka’s cool color hues, from warm grey and white to mint green and pale pink.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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