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

Face-to-face interactions are crucial for building trust, credibility, and reading subtle cues essential for major deals and long-term partnerships. — Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Castro says building long-term relationships with his students is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. — Melissa May, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Farrell pointed to rising long-term real yields as a risk for cryptocurrencies and other risk assets. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

The partnership began in 2003, when 50 Cent and Reebok announced a long-term agreement centered on the G-Unit Collection by RBK. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Aug. 2026