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adjective

Definition of marathonnext
as in long
lasting for a considerable time a marathon study session the night before the exam

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marathon

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noun

as in ultramarathon

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Recent Examples of marathon
Adjective
The university’s homemade ice cream was one of the few delights of those marathon study sessions. — Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 And, in particular, on the figure of Pacciani, who was at the center of a marathon 1994 trial filled with unexpected twists and turns. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
Living with type 2 diabetes and managing it effectively is akin to a marathon, not a sprint. — Ricardo Correa, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Each candle burns for about 10 hours, so it’s bound to give your home office or next movie marathon a multi-sensory edge. — Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for marathon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marathon
  1. long
  2. ultramarathon
  3. lengthy
  4. race
  5. triathlon
  6. biathlon
  7. pentathlon
  8. decathlon
Adjective
  • The centrepiece of the archaeological site is a massive rock which is more than 20 feet long and features an intriguing engraving of a powerful being.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Political reporters could sleep late, have a long lunch, even catch a movie.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of long
Noun
  • In North America, ultramarathon finishes have roughly tripled since 2010, exceeding 150,000 runners last year, according to UltraRunning magazine.
    — Nickademus de la Rosa, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
  • That being said, there is no shoe that’s universally perfect for trail and ultramarathon running, Schneider explains.
    — Jen Ator, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ultramarathon
Adjective
  • Earlier this month, Full House alum Stamos posted a lengthy note on Instagram before the band’s show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville announcing that his longtime friend Love, 85, was struggling with a grave, unspecified health issue.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors urged a lengthy sentence based on Skroko’s criminal history and lack of remorse.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of lengthy
Noun
  • The ensuing advertising battle for Davis' seat cost well over $50 million, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact, ranking among the most expensive House races nationally.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Use the table below to look through every 2026 Senate race compared to the 2024 presidential race margins.
    — Grace Manthey, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of race
Noun
  • The whirlwind schedule is nothing new for a girl who completed her first triathlon at age eight.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Lincoln Sabini was a member of the UC Davis triathlon sports club, was involved with the Davis Bike Collective and cycled regularly.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of triathlon
Noun
  • Masters would go on to compete in rowing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and cycling, winning medals across both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The sport was introduced for athletes with physical disabilities at the 1988 Innsbruck Paralympic Games and for athletes with visual disabilities in 1992 at Albertville.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of biathlon
Noun
  • Still widely considered the greatest athlete of all time, Jim Thorpe, of the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma, won the decathlon and pentathlon in the 1912 Olympics.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Harper Hutton, 12, of Aurora Flyers, placed second in the girls pentathlon high jump, fourth in the pentathlon 80-meter hurdles and pentathlon long jump and fifth in the girls pentathlon shot put.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of pentathlon
Noun
  • Still widely considered the greatest athlete of all time, Jim Thorpe, of the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma, won the decathlon and pentathlon in the 1912 Olympics.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Thode said Creator Showdown has six similar events lined up for 2027 with different sports, with a goal of hosting one a month the year after, potentially including some form of creator decathlon before the Olympic Games.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of decathlon

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