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as in lengthening
to make longer
in his paintings the artist elongated the bodies of angels to give them a spiritual quality
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Recent Examples of elongating
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The vertical navy stripe pattern is classic and elongating, with a pop of color in the green-and-yellow collar accent that keeps it feeling fresh.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
These inexpensive-but-luxe-looking trousers give the wearer the best of both worlds with an elongating silhouette and chic bootcut that’s ideal for office wear and a faux fly that eliminates the need for buttons or zippers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Her over-the-knee boots featured a soft, slouchy silhouette and a sleek, pointed toe, subtly elongating her frame.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Carlile put her emphatic phrasing into the patriotic hymn, elongating notes and smiling at herself after a slight vocal squeak at the end.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
These curtain panels, in a frayed and striped linen fabric, boast a curtain rod pocket that extends upwards, elongating the panel and making your ceilings feel even taller.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Lee Mid-Rise Bootcut Pants For petite shoppers in particular, flare pants can have an elongating effect, according to Foster.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The bootcut shape is leg-elongating, while the back seams and pockets add a butt-lifting effect.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The vertical navy stripe pattern is classic and elongating, with a pop of color in the green-and-yellow collar accent that keeps it feeling fresh.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
These inexpensive-but-luxe-looking trousers give the wearer the best of both worlds with an elongating silhouette and chic bootcut that’s ideal for office wear and a faux fly that eliminates the need for buttons or zippers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Her over-the-knee boots featured a soft, slouchy silhouette and a sleek, pointed toe, subtly elongating her frame.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Carlile put her emphatic phrasing into the patriotic hymn, elongating notes and smiling at herself after a slight vocal squeak at the end.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
These curtain panels, in a frayed and striped linen fabric, boast a curtain rod pocket that extends upwards, elongating the panel and making your ceilings feel even taller.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Lee Mid-Rise Bootcut Pants For petite shoppers in particular, flare pants can have an elongating effect, according to Foster.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elongating
Noun
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This physical elongation causes light to focus in front of the retina rather than directly on it, making distant objects appear blurry.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Some great options to browse in this category include LOFT's Rivete Cuffed High Rise pair that flatter a broad array of body shapes and sizes thanks to hitting at the natural waist and offering a fun cuff that draws the eyes down for elongation.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Detention stays are lengthening in part because of the administration's decision last summer to restrict bond hearings in immigration court.—
Martin Kaste,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Trouble is, the Legislature has had no trouble finding excuses to enact and renew an ever-lengthening list of exemptions.—
Martin Dyckman,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Independence Avenue Corridor extending, approximately, from Gladstone Boulevard to the north, East 18th Street to the south, Forest Avenue to the west and Interstate 435 to the east.—
Eric Adler
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Delivering a gorgeous, drive-extending, game- and season-saving 27-yard completion to Rome Odunze.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Trolley lines move across the city, stretching as far West as the Darby Transit Center and back East toward 13th street.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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At Fourth and Bainbridge streets in the Queen Village neighborhood, drivers are slowing, stopping and swerving to avoid two large potholes stretching across the roadway.—
Ross DiMattei,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Looking ahead, Trump’s prolonging of Chavismo is a political gamble in Florida – a state where many Latin Republican voters despise the system and any dealing with socialist governments.—
Paul Webster Hare,
The Conversation,
19 Jan. 2026
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The prolonging of the war has also ratcheted up Israel’s isolation on the world stage.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The film is set in a mountain village where an elderly woman named Hettie (Hettie Farmer) lives alone on a small farm, tending her flock of goats with increasing difficulty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilwoman Farah Louis is under increasing scrutiny amid a federal public corruption investigation involving the state’s homeless shelters for migrants.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2026
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The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite this, the council voted unanimously to approve a contract extension with the company.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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And Lurie’s decision not to comment on another Hurts contract does not preclude another extension at some point.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Elongating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elongating. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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