for ages

ADJECTIVE

long

Synonyms

STRONGEST

late lengthy protracted slow

STRONG

delayed diffuse dragging lingering prolonged sustained

WEAK

boundless diffusive dilatory drawn-out forever and a day limitless long-drawn-out long-winded overlong prolix tardy unending verbose without end wordy

Antonyms

WEAK

abbreviated abridged ephemeral evanescent fleeting short

ADJECTIVE

long-drawn-out

Synonyms

WEAK

boundless delayed diffuse diffusive dilatory dragging drawn-out forever and a day late lengthy limitless lingering long-winded overlong prolix prolonged protracted slow sustained tardy unending verbose without end wordy

Example Sentences

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The German self-regulatory body for film ratings declined to assign an age rating for home entertainment release and gave it a rating for theatrical release that made it permitted for ages 18 and up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

On Monday, the German body assigned “Citizen Vigilante” a rating of 18 for theatrical distribution, meaning the film is permitted for ages 18 and up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Other apps, like tile-matching game Disney Emoji Blitz — complete with a special “Toy Story” character pack for the new film — are listed for ages nine and up.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

The “To be, or not to be” monologue came across as a rhetorical set piece that Hamlet has been polishing for ages.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Within minutes, I’m laugh- ing and joking with them as though I’ve been a part of their group for ages.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

for ages

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