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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Melville’s book includes lengthy digressions on the typology of whales; the symbolic significance of white; the existing paintings and etchings of whales; and the history of fatal encounters with whales, among other topics.
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Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Both Bridge and Disney will now go through a lengthy hearing process, giving the stations multiple chances to respond.
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Carjacking and armed robbery aren’t minor offenses, and Talley had a lengthy criminal record.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Both Bridge and Disney will now go through a lengthy hearing process, giving the stations multiple chances to respond.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Carjacking and armed robbery aren’t minor offenses, and Talley had a lengthy criminal record.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for lengthy
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“Lengthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lengthy. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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