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overlong

adjective

Definition of overlongnext
as in prolonged

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Recent Examples of overlong But with overlong episodes and lightweight plots, the show is holding itself back from something much greater. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Some unnecessary, overlong scenes do drag, allowing the audience to get sidetracked. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026 For instance, while most of the movie is about the title character, a 34-year-old lieutenant governor played by Emma Mackey, there is an overlong subplot about Ella’s younger brother, Casey (Spike Fearn), that encapsulates the tonal dysfunction of the movie. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 Musically, Swift’s pivot toward concision feels like a response to claims that her last album was repetitive and overlong. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overlong
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlong
  1. prolonged
  2. longish
  3. protracted
  4. interminable
  5. persistent
  6. lengthy
  7. endless
Adjective
  • These reservoirs are already at healthy levels, and prolonged rain events could force emergency releases.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Because of the state's prolonged drought and late frost, many of their usual food sources are unavailable, pushing them further into populated areas in search of food.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of prolonged
Adjective
  • The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.
    — Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
  • When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Definition of longish
Adjective
  • Oil jumped by more than 5% to $95 a barrel, while Asian stocks slid over worries the latest attacks point to protracted hostilities.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Carriage negotiations between more traditional TV providers and the network owners regularly turn into protracted affairs, causing channel blackouts if not lawsuits.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of protracted
Adjective
  • There is already a feeling among many supporters that the time spent poring over marginal decisions — all those interminable stoppages for calls that are going to cause dissatisfaction, whatever the outcome — is far too much.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This brings us to an interminable exposition dump that accounts for more than a quarter of this episode’s runtime and includes multiple flashbacks.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of interminable
Adjective
  • The program arrives as aviation faces persistent demand for new pilots.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Rising logistics costs, shrinking margins and persistent supply chain volatility, in particular, are pushing leaders toward agentic AI and machine learning for demand forecasting and inventory placement.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • South Africa is battling with a lengthy injury list with four of its frontline bowlers including Kagiso Rabada and Kwena Maphaka ruled out of the series due to hamstring injuries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Lions are struggling to stop the pass, struggling to stop the run, are allowing lengthy drives and are – once again – facing injuries to key players.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • In recent years, however, between the endless paid-for invites and choreographed step and repeats, going out can feel like clocking into another job.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael…the list is almost endless.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of endless

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“Overlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlong. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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