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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

Gary Arant, the former longtime general manager of the Valley Center Municipal Water District in north San Diego County, welcomes the creative ways water managers are coping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Organizers also say the tradition honors the legacy of Sandy Steers, a longtime supporter of the program who championed educational opportunities for local students.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

You longtime farmers may laugh at my enthusiasm, but I ask you to think back to your first harvest.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson