longtime

[lawng-tahym, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm, ˈlɒŋ- /

ADJECTIVE

deep-seated

Synonyms

STRONGEST

built-in chronic deep-rooted inbred inherent longstanding

WEAK

confirmed deep-down deeply felt dyed-in-the-wool established fixed habitual inborn lodged in one's brain subconscious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

added temporary

ADJECTIVE

veteran

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-time skilled trained

STRONG

adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise

WEAK

battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly

Antonyms

STRONG

unskilled

WEAK

amateur green inexperienced

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Peltz, Wendy’s chairman and longtime largest shareholder, has argued publicly that the stock is undervalued.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Randy Glein, a longtime board observer, joined the board in February, as did Ira Ehrenpreis, a longtime Tesla board member.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Parks, in fact, was a longtime activist with the NAACP.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

For the time being, Paintsil is funding much of the academy’s work on his $4.5-million salary with the Galaxy, although Herbalife, the team’s longtime shirt sponsor, is helping with a sports nutrition program.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

I go one night with her to Cesare’s Ristorante, a white-tablecloth restaurant that attracts a crowd of regulars—politicians, police brass, merchants, and just longtime residents.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

longtime

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