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Recent Examples of overlong
That's not inherently a bad choice, but in this instance the overarching story feels both overlong and underwhelming as tiny pieces of the narrative are introduced without being fully explained.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
And Dorian, despite the visual inventiveness on display, does go a bit overboard and overlong at times, particularly in a late, extended scene that makes use of pre-recorded outdoor footage that allows more than one Snook to race through a forest.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The film feels overlong at nearly two hours, with repetitiveness settling in early.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The general consensus was that people were exhausted from thinking and talking about the tragedy — which is why the opening wasn’t overlong, and didn’t actually reference the fires.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
The Green Mile, with its three-hours-plus run time, might as well be exhibit A for Hollywood’s myriad overlong, self-important Oscar-bait dramas.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
To make a heading cut, find an overlong main stem.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
The minimal plot purports to endorse spartan storytelling but after a promising start the movie detours into an overlong flashback.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
As a beauty editor, I'm constantly confronted with the sight of beautiful, overlong Rapunzel manes.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
And Dorian, despite the visual inventiveness on display, does go a bit overboard and overlong at times, particularly in a late, extended scene that makes use of pre-recorded outdoor footage that allows more than one Snook to race through a forest.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
The film feels overlong at nearly two hours, with repetitiveness settling in early.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
The general consensus was that people were exhausted from thinking and talking about the tragedy — which is why the opening wasn’t overlong, and didn’t actually reference the fires.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
The Green Mile, with its three-hours-plus run time, might as well be exhibit A for Hollywood’s myriad overlong, self-important Oscar-bait dramas.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
To make a heading cut, find an overlong main stem.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
The minimal plot purports to endorse spartan storytelling but after a promising start the movie detours into an overlong flashback.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
As a beauty editor, I'm constantly confronted with the sight of beautiful, overlong Rapunzel manes.
—Anna Bader, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlong
Adjective
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As a new plague begins taking hold, rumors run wild about how prolonged eye-contact — or a loving gaze — shared with a gay man or transgender woman can lead to infection.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Regularly inhaling nitrous oxide can lead to prolonged neurological effects, including spinal cord or brain damage, even after stopping the use, the FDA said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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After a few interminable minutes of roaring, shaking and shuddering, the thing had had its way with us.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The result will be to leave matters generally and Abrego Garcia specifically in an interminable limbo without recourse to law of any sort.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet Sobule recognized the persistent sexism that followed her and her peers onto television and the covers of magazines.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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In the interview, Clooney chalked up the pair's persistent peace to getting married later in life.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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What makes this glistening look work are the beading details throughout the lengthy overcoat and trousers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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For years, the immigration control agencies have been hampered by a lengthy hiring process, high attrition rates and difficulties in attracting qualified candidates.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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An endless number of diets claim to promote weight loss and improve health.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
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The 17-year-old Yamal remains an endless source of creativity who steps up on every big occasion.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Overlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlong. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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