OVERLONG Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

overlong

adjective

Definition of overlong

as in prolonged

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Recent Examples of overlong Some unnecessary, overlong scenes do drag, allowing the audience to get sidetracked. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026 This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 For instance, while most of the movie is about the title character, a 34-year-old lieutenant governor played by Emma Mackey, there is an overlong subplot about Ella’s younger brother, Casey (Spike Fearn), that encapsulates the tonal dysfunction of the movie. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025 Musically, Swift’s pivot toward concision feels like a response to claims that her last album was repetitive and overlong. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overlong

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Adjective

Bitcoin has been in a prolonged slump since October, and BTIG noted that a similar surge in January 2023 initially faded before the cryptocurrency found support around its 200-day moving average.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Emergency services have been battling wildfires driven by an intensifying El Nino pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei, according to the National Disaster Management Agency.

— Muhammad Hatta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of prolonged

Adjective

The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.

— Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025

Definition of longish

Adjective

Potential outcomes include a lengthy standoff over raising the debt ceiling, more whipsawing executive actions and potential volatility if there's a protracted wait for election results.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Sources at Arsenal and Newcastle suggest that the protracted pursuit of Guimaraes is now entering its end game.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of protracted

Adjective

The pandemic, after all, sliced history definitively into an unknowing before, an interminable during, and a maybe-one-day after.

— Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
After a seemingly interminable break for Wednesday, which saw a dramatic drop for season 2 viewership, the show spooled up production on season 3 right after the second season was streaming.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of interminable

Adjective

In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistent

Adjective

For many applicants, the interview comes near the end of an already lengthy process.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
That lengthy deployment raised concerns about the mental health of sailors, including reports of at least one going overboard, as well as reports of low supplies aboard the 100,000-ton warship.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lengthy

Adjective

Britton was just one in an endless outpouring of grief over Parton’s death, as her costars, contemporaries, and friends all remembered the country legend.

— Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Chains like Swig pioneered the model in the early 2010s, building menus around endless flavor combinations and signature creamy add-ins.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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