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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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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

Tickets are $27 for ages 13 to 61 and $22 for ages 2 to 12.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

"I felt like the goalkeeper was out of the box for ages," Wilson said.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

He's liked her for ages, though he pretends not to.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

for ages

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