longish

Definition of longishnext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of longish Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 27 June 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 See All Example Sentences for longish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for longish
Adjective
  • Chinese state media, including the Communist Party's flagship newspaper, People's Daily, gave extensive coverage to Xi's encounters with other visiting leaders on Tuesday, but made no mention of the meeting with Pezeshkian.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Neal's research includes extensive work on female astronauts.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.
    Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.
    Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • But she's also taken heat for some of her remarks, including lengthy jokes about the non-binary community and dismissing the use of they/them pronouns.
    Juana Summers, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Pablo also posted a lengthy live video reaction to the punishment yesterday, which is worth a watch/listen.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Those moves, unusual steps aimed at granting the president and his allies far-reaching benefits, put Blanche’s confirmation at risk, prompting key senators to express concern.
    Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The drugs may also have other positive and far-reaching effects, though the supporting evidence for some remains more limited.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Instead, fans approached White with smiles and respect and outstretched arms for handshakes and fist bumps.
    Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The striking bronze sculpture depicts an outstretched arm reaching to the sky as hundreds of small human figures cling to it and each other with expressions of agony.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/longish. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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