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Recent Examples of longish
Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish
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According to her LinkedIn profile, Cleary has an extensive background as an attorney in Virginia.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Sep. 2025
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The two also battled it out on Raw in 2010 as part of their extensive feud.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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But another member of the CNN panel, long-time television host Montel Williams, questioned Jennings' insistence that the motive for Kirk's killing was political.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Witnessing an upward trend for a long time at the box office, Saiyaara scored a little above $64 million in 50 days.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a lengthy post, Kelly argued in a very lengthy tweet that Kimmel's comments were made despite public evidence suggesting the suspect held left-wing views and had no ties to conservative politics.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Canada, just across the river from Detroit, the City Council of Windsor, Ontario, voted to stop fluoridation in 2013 after lengthy public debate.—
Anna Clark,
ProPublica,
18 Sep. 2025
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The benefits have potentially far-reaching implications for the local communities as well.—
Robin Catalano,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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The oceans and atmosphere are massive and, importantly, open, shaped by far-reaching forces that act on timescales ranging from hours to eons.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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On another scoring drive, the young QB ran toward the goal line and added a touchdown with an outstretched arm.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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