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long adj.
long-drawn-out adj.

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

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for ages

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

Footballers are like ships in the night sometimes - you can lose touch with old team-mates for ages but when you meet up, you just pick up where you left off.

From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026

My enthusiasm for Goldhaber and Mazzei’s twisted minds has had me looking forward to this buzzy revamp for ages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

Or maybe they’d just sit there for ages and stare at each other and not say anything.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older

for ages

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