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Recent Examples of longish
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.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
And some wrists were Tony Bennet-hairy, such that by comparison my left wrist appeared lightly dusted with a longish tricolored coat of brown, strawberry and gray fleece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024
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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.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
And some wrists were Tony Bennet-hairy, such that by comparison my left wrist appeared lightly dusted with a longish tricolored coat of brown, strawberry and gray fleece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish
Adjective
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Miller, who had written only a brief outline at this point, wanted to visualize the film and effectively created an extensive graphic novel in the process.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Melvin Doyle, meanwhile, has an extensive criminal record dating back to his late teens.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Other options also involve equal installments over longer horizons such as six months and twelve months.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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At first, this was a welcome development, a long overdue correction to the racial and gender inequities in artistic endeavors.—
John McDermott,
Rolling Stone,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The state also referenced the heavy toll a monthslong trial could impose on the families as well as the possibility of lengthy appeals even if Kohberger were to be convicted and sentenced to death, according to the letter reviewed by ABC News.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Other panelists welcomed the changes, but still cited a lengthy list of ways the incentives could be further improved, and better accommodate the special needs of smaller productions in particular.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The inner lobes are bright and short, while the outer lobes are faint and elongated.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 June 2025
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Related Articles Amiri continues to offer suiting, with elongated and relaxed tailoring, as well as crochet and knits.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Kenya’s disillusioned young population is demanding far-reaching changes including action against corruption, accountability for security officers implicated in the killings of protesters, and more jobs.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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But even after the court's conservative majority limited the use of far-reaching injunctions that block enforcement of a policy across the country, the justices may continue to face a steady drumbeat of emergency appeals seeking their intervention.—
Melissa Quinn
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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