1
as in long
of great extent from end to end
she used a lengthy piece of rope to tie her dog to a tree
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2
as in far
lasting for a considerable time
the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting
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Recent Examples of lengthy
Alex Ligertwood, the Scottish musician best known for his lengthy stint as Santana’s vocalist, has died at the age of 79.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
The guard missed six of 44 games last season while the team also sustained lengthy injuries to stars Jones and Breanna Stewart.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
But voter approval of both Amendment 4 and the Respect MO Voters initiative in the same election could result in a series of lengthy legal battles that would decide whether the two opposing measures are in direct conflict with each other.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The defendant, Alphanso Talley, had a lengthy criminal record dating to his teen years.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026
The guard missed six of 44 games last season while the team also sustained lengthy injuries to stars Jones and Breanna Stewart.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
But voter approval of both Amendment 4 and the Respect MO Voters initiative in the same election could result in a series of lengthy legal battles that would decide whether the two opposing measures are in direct conflict with each other.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The defendant, Alphanso Talley, had a lengthy criminal record dating to his teen years.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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To finish, a long pour of sesame oil.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 May 2026
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Different strategies in Stage 1 NASCAR alternating the stage lengths in an attempt to curb fuel-saving in the final two stages meant an elongated Stage 1, where teams would be forced to conserve fuel.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The elongated silhouette, flowy bottom, and comfy fabrics make these dresses a popular choice for travel, vacations, beach days, and even some fancier occasions, depending on the material, fit, and overall design.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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