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

Not enough trucks or labor Scheduling pickups week in and week out helps food banks make long-term plans. — John Lowrey, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

The tax-advantaged 503A accounts went live over the holiday weekend, and they are aimed at allowing children to build long-term savings over their lifetimes. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 July 2026

The quickest way to artificially boost a company’s stock price is to slash R&D, gut capex, and initiate massive share buybacks, often with deleterious long-term consequences. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026

The federal government will provide a $1,000 seed deposit for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 to help encourage long-term savings and investing. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026