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

Example Sentences

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Mr. Paxton, in the words of a longtime aide, “was Trump before Trump was Trump.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

For Molesworth, a longtime friend of Opie’s, the artist’s work occupies a space between photography and painting — images whose scale and atmosphere reshape how viewers experience light, landscape, and the built environment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Some longtime observers of Saudi Arabia, such as Ellen R Wald, the author of Saudi, Inc., feel like they've seen it all before.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“We are literally just throwing the track in front of this speeding train all the time,” said longtime showrunner Ben Thursby-Palmer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

It has been a longtime since I last read that word, but even its shape fills me with dread.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

longtime

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