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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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Nexstar has built itself into a colossus through a series of acquisitions, including its $6.2-billion takeover of Tribune Broadcasting, the longtime owner of KTLA, in 2019 — during the first Trump term.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The shift is eliciting strong opinions from longtime listeners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

A longtime executive in animal welfare services was named by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Friday to oversee the city’s animal shelters, which have been criticized for overcrowding and inhumane treatment of animals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But longtime tech portfolio manager Paul Wick says the sector still faces big questions around AI.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“It’s too bad it has to end like this,” said Harry Rowen, Ellsberg’s friend and longtime boss at Rand.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin