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Recent Examples of overlong
This is a nearly two-and-a-half-hour film but Spielberg’s expert pacing keeps it from feeling overlong.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
There was a parade of nations, perhaps overlong, but analogue and human-scale.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
But with overlong episodes and lightweight plots, the show is holding itself back from something much greater.
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Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Some unnecessary, overlong scenes do drag, allowing the audience to get sidetracked.
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Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 May 2026
This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 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.
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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.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
Their new collaboration is more satisfying than that uneven and overlong puzzle box, not to mention more readily coherent as a narrative.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
There was a parade of nations, perhaps overlong, but analogue and human-scale.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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
This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 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
Their new collaboration is more satisfying than that uneven and overlong puzzle box, not to mention more readily coherent as a narrative.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlong
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Extreme temperatures are on the horizon in Southeast Michigan, setting the stage for a prolonged and dangerous heat wave next week.
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Prosecutors allege prolonged neglect According to charging documents cited by WNEM-TV5, prosecutors allege Casper was immobile, was not provided proper medical care or adequate nutrition, and was forced to live in unsafe conditions before his death.
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The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.
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Former health minister Wes Streeting, viewed as a potential challenger, has instead backed Burnham's bid, easing some concern about a protracted and divisive leadership battle.
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While some experts, like Tom Hulick, remain optimistic, citing strong liquidity and AI's future earnings potential, others, including Jason Huang, question if this signals a buying opportunity or a more protracted downturn.
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Long delays due to permitting bureaucracies at all levels of government and interminable litigation plague the sector despite efforts at reform.
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Fuming while on an interminable hold with customer service.
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The launch includes five solution categories—Restaurant Assistant, Packer, Picker, Folder, and Host—targeting persistent labor shortages in sectors such as industrial operations, logistics, healthcare, food services, lodging, and experiential venues.
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Why is this padding so persistent?
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The Bulls are eager to start their rebuild process with Wilson, a hyper-athletic wing who fits into Graham’s vision for a lengthy young core in Chicago.
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And in 2025, the singer canceled several shows after a lengthy bout with the flu.
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For the price of one night in a hotel, this $250 pop-up shelter gives you endless nights of cozy glamping.
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Box scores, injury reports, standings, historical trends, and endless streams of commentary have become part of the modern fan experience.
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“Overlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlong. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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