LONGISH Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

longish

adjective

Definition of longish

as in extensive

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Recent Examples of longish Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 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 See All Example Sentences for longish

Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish

Adjective

Fraser Shilling, director of the Road Ecology Center, and his team determined that extensive fencing on highways is the solution to reducing roadkill, not just wildlife crossings.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
The plan does not include crosswalks, which city spokesperson Jack VanderToll said require more extensive work such as accessible sidewalks and curb ramps.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of extensive

Adjective

Holiday cards can quickly become another expense on an already lengthy shopping list.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
Building its own power generation facility could allow SpaceX to avoid lengthy waits for grid connections, an increasingly common challenge for developers of large AI data centers.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of lengthy

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The allegations that China’s spy service targeted Huang will have far-reaching implications for the US-China race to dominate AI.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026
Its sister service Starshield, a military version developed for the Pentagon, relies on the Starlink network and has become a vital component for Ukrainian forces, strengthening its far-reaching drone strike missions and air defenses.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of far-reaching

Adjective

The event has gone viral, with videos showing a crowd of outstretched hands reaching toward, trying and failing to push the 110-ton stainless steel sculpture, albeit mostly with just one hand, which arguably reduces their chance of success in half.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026
From the vantage point of the stage, the outstretched hands of the crowd looked not unlike the Eugène Delacroix painting of the Revolution of 1848, which Coldplay used as cover art their 2008 album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends.

— Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026