elongated

Example Sentences

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The tomatoes have an elongated plum shape and a pointed tip.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"The lateral view of the soldier's frontal prominence and elongated head resembles the head of a sperm whale, and in both organisms, the mandibles are eclipsed by the head," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Two weeks into the conflict, more than a dozen interviews with voters in Erlanger, Ky., revealed fears over the potential for another elongated U.S. war to distract from domestic concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

In the CMZ, cold molecular gas moves along elongated filaments that funnel material into dense clumps where stars can form.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

The elongated forms, eerie moonlight, and expressive colors—all hallmarks of El Greco’s style—help to heighten our sense of identification with Christ’s suffering.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson