PROLONGATIONS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

prolongations

noun

plural of prolongation

as in extensions

the act of making longer the indefinite prolongation of the cease-fire

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extensions

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Dove’s next refillable moves — line extensions, new scents or a men’s version — as a gauge of internal commitment.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Once employed for red-carpet transformations for some ultra-glamorous lengths, extensions are increasingly becoming an everyday styling tool as a way to add density, movement, or just a few extra inches without fundamentally changing a cut.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

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