Synonyms of long-term

long-term

adjective

ˈlȯŋ-ˈtərm 

as in long

lasting for a considerable time

before approving a new drug, the government insists on some long-term research to determine any possible side effects

Synonyms & Similar Words

• long
• lengthy
• far
• great
• endless
• extended
• prolonged
• marathon
• long-lived
• long-drawn-out
• protracted
• permanent
• persistent
• everlasting
• interminable
• longish
• multiyear
• aeonian
• overlong
• all-day
• multiday
• all-night

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• short-term
• short
• brief
• little
• sudden
• mini
• abrupt
• transient
• short-lived
• curtailed
• transitory
• momentary
• ephemeral
• abbreviated
• fleeting
• condensed
• shortish
• short-range
• shortened
• impermanent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of long-term

The rolling average’s purpose is to smooth out choppy short-term changes in data in favor of capturing a cleaner long-term average; that value updates once a month. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

That includes the highest average long-term mortgage rate in more than 14 months. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

These are players Newcastle United attempted to sign on multiple occasions — or at the very least held a long-term interest in — but who never actually made the move to St James’ Park. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The monthly stochastics have turned lower from overbought territory, while the MACD histogram has declined, reflecting a loss of long-term upside momentum compared to earlier in the year. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026