longish

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of longish 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 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 See All Example Sentences for longish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish
Adjective
  • This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes.
    Book Marks June 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
  • Despite an extensive search by the sheriff’s office using air assets, ground searchers and rope teams, Brinkmeyer was not found and a decision was made to end search efforts.
    David Chiu, People.com, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • This is just one part of a long ongoing process that started eight years ago.
    Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
  • Miley Cyrus delivers a fashion statement with her lithe, feather dress and long, black leather gloves in Paris on June 18.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Knowing his fate rests in this group's hands, Combs was seen putting on glasses and looking directly at the jury box as the judge read out their lengthy instructions, my colleague Patrick Ryan noted.
    KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • This revealed elongated filamentary structures stretching out for between 260,000 and 360,000 light-years.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 June 2025
  • The shoes feature an elongated, pointed toe that is pinched at the tip, a signature detail in the design house’s footwear.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
  • New Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials Recently planted trees, shrubs, and perennials don’t have a far-reaching root system that can mine for water during a heat wave.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • For tech leaders, investors and operators, the implications are far-reaching and demand careful attention.
    Net Kohen, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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