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long-term

[lawng-turm, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
lasting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abiding continuing deep-rooted durable eternal everlasting indelible lifelong longstanding permanent stable
STRONG
persisting
WEAK
constant continual endless forever in for the long haul incessant indissoluble inexhaustible inexpungible old perdurable perennial perpetual till the cows come home unceasing undying unremitting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ending ephemeral impermanent temporary transient
WEAK
ceasing fleeting passing short-lived
ADJECTIVE
longitudinal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lengthwise long
STRONG
continuing endlong long-run protensive
WEAK
continued drawn-out elongated extensive linear longstanding overall prolonged protracted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
immediate short-term
ADJECTIVE
overall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehensive global
STRONG
blanket sweeping total umbrella
WEAK
all-embracing inclusive long-range thorough
Antonyms
STRONG
incomplete
WEAK
narrow specific
NOUN
long run
Synonyms
STRONGEST
long haul
WEAK
distant future long duration long period long term remote future

Example Sentences

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They have long-term shipping contracts and have greater flexibility in surcharges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

“In China, if they have a long-term goal, they can attain it.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Over time, this could play an important role in supporting long-term health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

The purpose-built centre provides long-term residential and respite care, as well as palliative care for the most complex cases.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Think of your two less cups as a long-term investment,” he tells Garrett, who at this point could probably run his own company based entirely on Dad’s cheesy business analogies.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman