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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
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Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
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Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
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Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2024
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish
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Iran also committed to open its facilities to extensive international inspections in exchange for the sanctions relief and unfreezing of its foreign assets.
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Every gas article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.
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Though the Hauler is in the same class as long-haul trucks, Cohen said its primary use case will be for shorter, back-and-forth journeys.
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Lipa chose a long, close-fitting silhouette with bare shoulders, a high jeweled neckline and a skirt cut narrowly through the hips before widening below the knee.
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The Bulls are eager to start their rebuild process with Wilson, a hyper-athletic wing who fits into Graham’s vision for a lengthy young core in Chicago.
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And in 2025, the singer canceled several shows after a lengthy bout with the flu.
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Over the past decade, the economy has fallen, leading to far-reaching economic reforms by President Bola Tinubu in 2023.
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The latter, in particular, stands out as the record’s most far-reaching track, landing somewhere between the original’s energetic breakcore, umru’s off-the-wall pop maximalism, and username’s new age footwork.
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The Royals second baseman glove-flipped the ball to Tolbert, who pirouetted and fired to an outstretched Caglianone for the out at first.
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The ball deflected off an Australian defender and into the air, and the 6-3 Freeman showed his leaping ability, heading it past the outstretched arm of goalkeeper Patrick Beach and into the net.
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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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