: having been so for a long time : long-standing
a longtime friend
a longtime friendship
Examples of longtime in a Sentence
the longtime chairman of the committee
longtime residents of the neighborhood
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Her husband—who is also her longtime manager—has been a pillar of strength since day one.
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Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump’s dismissive reaction is perhaps due to a longtime disdain for many in the industry who have heavily supported his Democratic rivals through the years.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Vinik Sports Group has signed a multiyear agreement with Oak View Group to manage the hospitality of Amalie Arena, the longtime home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The same might be said of longtime, loyal working relationships with companies.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Nour Ezzedine, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Trump’s dismissive reaction is perhaps due to a longtime disdain for many in the industry who have heavily supported his Democratic rivals through the years.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Vinik Sports Group has signed a multiyear agreement with Oak View Group to manage the hospitality of Amalie Arena, the longtime home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The same might be said of longtime, loyal working relationships with companies.
—Tracey Follows, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for longtime
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“Longtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longtime. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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