at length
phrase
1
as in thoroughly
with attention to all aspects or details
They spoke at length about their plans for college.
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2
as in well
to a full extent or degree
We've reviewed your application at length.
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3
as in eventually
at a later time
We at length returned home from our journey.
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Recent Examples of at length
The American spoke at length about his directorial career during the almost two-hour talk.
—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 July 2026
Several administrative professionals have, at length, discussed Johnson County’s procedures for timekeeping in the workplace.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 July 2026
Several administrative professionals have, at length, discussed Johnson County’s procedures for timekeeping in the workplace.
—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
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“At length.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/at%20length. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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