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
Police said Schulz had a lengthy criminal history, with most of his run-ins with the law involving meth.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Whether looking for a long weekend away or a lengthier adventure, embrace the many possibilities below ahead of Emmys FYC season.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 25 May 2025
Below are some of our favorites, many of which come with a lengthy trial period, solid warranties, and even white glove delivery.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
This is the latest and is an attempt to pick ten memorable goals from a lengthy list.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 27 May 2025
Whether looking for a long weekend away or a lengthier adventure, embrace the many possibilities below ahead of Emmys FYC season.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 25 May 2025
Below are some of our favorites, many of which come with a lengthy trial period, solid warranties, and even white glove delivery.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 May 2025
This is the latest and is an attempt to pick ten memorable goals from a lengthy list.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lengthy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lengthy
Adjective
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Compared to other vacations, cruises are relatively long and expensive and involve many more moving parts — from getting to the departure point to your stay onboard to visiting multiple ports of call (often in foreign countries).—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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There’s a small (39 runs), inexpensive ski resort with a long season about 45 minutes south of Buffalo called Kissing Bridge.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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The sword consists of a short, elongated, pointed blade with a handle with antennas, made of iron, combined with spheres made of copper alloys or copper.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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The track also featured a rumble strip on the left for Turn 14, and the apex of Turn 15 was a bit elongated, both of which should help drivers navigate the section.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The tusk, which is actually an elongated tooth, is mainly found in males and can grow up to 10 feet long.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Milk Chocolate For those with darker skin tones, a milk chocolate mani will match seamlessly and elongate fingers.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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