overlong

adjective

Definition of overlongnext
as in prolonged

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Recent Examples of overlong There was a parade of nations, perhaps overlong, but analogue and human-scale. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026 But with overlong episodes and lightweight plots, the show is holding itself back from something much greater. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026 Some unnecessary, overlong scenes do drag, allowing the audience to get sidetracked. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlong
  1. prolonged
  2. longish
  3. protracted
  4. interminable
  5. persistent
  6. lengthy
  7. endless
Adjective
  • Whitening mouthwashes with hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide can lift surface stains gradually, though prolonged use may lead to tooth sensitivity.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Coined by psychologist Dorothy Tennov in 1979, limerence describes a state of extreme infatuation fueled by a prolonged yearning for approval or reciprocation.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of prolonged
Adjective
  • Throughout the event, a guy bounds around, introducing the recordists, then crouching to cue their recordings on a laptop, his dark, longish hair under a black dad cap bearing the club’s name.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The errand conveniently provided the opportunity for a longish highway test of Lexus’ newest luxury people-mover.
    — Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of longish
Adjective
  • Oil jumped by more than 5% to $95 a barrel, while Asian stocks slid over worries the latest attacks point to protracted hostilities.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Carriage negotiations between more traditional TV providers and the network owners regularly turn into protracted affairs, causing channel blackouts if not lawsuits.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of protracted
Adjective
  • There is already a feeling among many supporters that the time spent poring over marginal decisions — all those interminable stoppages for calls that are going to cause dissatisfaction, whatever the outcome — is far too much.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This brings us to an interminable exposition dump that accounts for more than a quarter of this episode’s runtime and includes multiple flashbacks.
    — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of interminable
Adjective
  • Women experience functional pain at about twice the rate of men, with persistent pain in the pelvic area often becoming a debilitating factor in their daily lives.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • While PlusAI is a software developer working on self-driving technologies, Kwan said cargo theft has been a persistent problem for the trucking industry, which is in search of solutions to better track trailers and cargo statuses.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • The 6-foot-1, 200-pound corner fits the lengthy, rangy profile the Panthers have looked for in their defensive backs — and prior to a season-ending injury last year, Thornton had won the nickel corner job from Smith-Wade.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Baldwin’s suit was initially thrown out last year by a state judge after a lengthy period of inactivity.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • The resort lends itself to rest and relaxation, but teenagers could certainly keep themselves busy with the endless activities on offer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • And Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers seemingly endless options to choose from, including some of our top picks below.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of endless

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“Overlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlong. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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