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 actress wore an electric red skirt, embellished with layers of feathers and further dramatized with a lengthy train.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 Jan. 2026
The lengthy forward was stashed overseas and while playing in Europe, the German previously said the Sky didn’t have much contact with her despite owning her rights.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Among other developments in the episode, which included a lengthy epilogue highlighting the trajectories of several key characters, perhaps the most divisive was the show's presentation of Eleven's ambiguous fate.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
But after that lengthy tenure, Powell also holds deep loyalty to the institution and concern about its fate under the challenges posed by a president who has virtually eliminated the independence of multiple government entities.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 Jan. 2026
The lengthy forward was stashed overseas and while playing in Europe, the German previously said the Sky didn’t have much contact with her despite owning her rights.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Among other developments in the episode, which included a lengthy epilogue highlighting the trajectories of several key characters, perhaps the most divisive was the show's presentation of Eleven's ambiguous fate.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
But after that lengthy tenure, Powell also holds deep loyalty to the institution and concern about its fate under the challenges posed by a president who has virtually eliminated the independence of multiple government entities.
—Steve Liesman, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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