overlong

adjective

Definition of overlongnext
as in prolonged

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Recent Examples of overlong 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 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
  • After a prolonged period of sluggish performance in the luxury sector, investors will need to be patient a little longer.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Robust industrial production and exports tied to the global AI investment boom continue to power headline growth, even as consumption and private investment weakens amid a prolonged property downturn and volatile energy prices.
    — Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 15 July 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
  • Concern over a more protracted conflict has implications for inflation and, as a result, will fall into the in-tray of the interest rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), led by new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • And while the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could ultimately become involved if there is a protracted lockout, history has shown that attempting to ram a labor deal on the players might not go as planned.
    — Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of protracted
Adjective
  • There would be no interminable seated supper, but delicacies served at stations that allowed this crowd to mingle and gossip in equal measure.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Back in the day, Wathan felt like five-plus years was an interminable wait to get to the major leagues.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 5, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
Definition of interminable
Adjective
  • Kyle Clark, an anchorman on Denver’s 9News, asked the candidate in a persistent and revealing sit-down interview.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
  • The yen has lost 51% of its value against the dollar since 2012, as the central bank kept monetary policy loose to fight persistent deflation.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • Last year, ​the company posted a lengthy apology for a series of violent and antisemitic posts from Grok, placing the blame on a system update.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • After a lengthy discussion about the effectiveness of the TADs and their potential burden on Fulton’s tax base, commissioners voted 4-1 not to take part.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • There are endless hobbies and volunteer opportunities to take up instead.
    — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026
  • The original was followed by seven sequels as well as a reboot in 2010, not to mention a TV series, comics, and endless merchandise.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of endless

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