longest

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extended in space or time adj.
interminable, excessive in length adj.

ADJECTIVE

extended in space or time

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deep great high lengthy protracted tall

STRONG

continued elongate elongated enduring enlarged expanded lasting lengthened lingering prolonged running stretch stretched stretching sustained towering

WEAK

distant drawn out extensive far-off far-reaching faraway gangling lanky lofty longish outstretched rangy remote spread out spun out stringy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorant little low short small soft unimportant weak

WEAK

abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting

ADJECTIVE

interminable, excessive in length

Synonyms

STRONGEST

late lengthy protracted slow

STRONG

delayed diffuse dragging lingering prolonged sustained

WEAK

boundless diffusive dilatory drawn-out for ages forever and a day limitless long-drawn-out long-winded overlong prolix tardy unending verbose without end wordy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

on time

WEAK

abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting short

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longest

China has bulked up its coast guard with the world’s longest coast guard patrol ships and the addition of converted naval vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

The longest unfinished stretch is the eight miles from Elysian Park through downtown to Maywood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Saturday's penultimate stage is the longest of this year's race, with the mostly flat 171.9km ride from Sisteron to Nice set to suit the sprinters.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

For every four you complete, you’ll unlock a new pair of letters to use with your existing set—and you have just one shot to find the longest word you can make with them.

From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026

The few seconds she makes me wait are the longest of my life.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller