longish

Definition of longishnext

Example Sentences

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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
  • There’s also an swanky Indian restaurant, Indian Accent, for authentic upscale dishes and an extensive global wine list.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Over the past few years, Boots has been delving into its extensive data to test and try products and began introducing stand-alone beauty retail concepts, the latest of which opened in Bristol earlier this month.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Dean Fabrizio and James Teter, each hired in 2009, have been at their Class 6A schools the longest.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although the resort sits directly on the water, don’t come expecting a long, walkable beach.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There was no opening act, no lengthy introduction and no unnecessary buildup.
    Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Hur, following his investigation into Biden’s alleged mishandling of classified documents, released a lengthy report in February 2024 that concluded no criminal charges were warranted against Biden.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Adjective
  • As the primary draws closer without any gubernatorial candidates tossed from the ballot, a far-reaching property tax cut proposal set to go before voters later this year had a day in court this week.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Falling bat populations could therefore have far-reaching ecological consequences.
    Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Son spun and sent a shot into the short side of the net past the outstretched fingers of goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka to open the scoring.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The delicately striated crystal floated up from its tangle of purple moss, rotating slowly before Rey snapped her full concentration toward it, holding it firmly in the air and between her two outstretched hands.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 27 July 2026

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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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