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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The presentation marked Apple CEO Tim Cook's final appearance at the company's annual Worldwide developers conference -- Cook will cede the reins to longtime executive John Ternus in September.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Speaking to AD, Williams credited her sister and longtime doubles teammate for helping her to create the perfect home for her family.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Yet she appeared to be loyal to Epstein, a longtime friend and benefactor, right until his 2019 death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“Zelensky knows he needs to build a consensus to rebuild Ukraine after it wins the war,” observed one longtime Ukraine watcher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In January, Jackie got a visitor from Indiana, Gary Maloney, the longtime family friend who’d been the best man at her and Jim’s wedding.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

longtime

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