Synonyms of lengthy
Examples of lengthy in a Sentence
The process is both lengthy and costly.
a series of lengthy delays
Lengthier trips require more planning.
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The 30-second Super Bowl version manages to capture most of the ridiculousness of the lengthier, two-and-a-half-minute version directed by Spike Jonze, which feels as silly and committed as any of your favorite Stiller comedy moments.
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The manager of Kennesaw’s controversial Civil War shop has agreed to relinquish the downtown store and several other properties that were subject to a lengthy fight over the late owner’s estate.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Brooklyn entered the afternoon with a clean injury report, but Washington had just eight available players and a lengthy list of absences that included Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Cam Whitmore and Tre Johnson.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vonn has barely said anything since her lengthy news conference on Tuesday, letting the intrigue build.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The manager of Kennesaw’s controversial Civil War shop has agreed to relinquish the downtown store and several other properties that were subject to a lengthy fight over the late owner’s estate.
—Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Brooklyn entered the afternoon with a clean injury report, but Washington had just eight available players and a lengthy list of absences that included Kyshawn George, Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Cam Whitmore and Tre Johnson.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Vonn has barely said anything since her lengthy news conference on Tuesday, letting the intrigue build.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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