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long-term

[lawng-turm, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
lasting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abiding continuing deep-rooted durable eternal everlasting indelible lifelong longstanding permanent stable
STRONG
persisting
WEAK
constant continual endless forever in for the long haul incessant indissoluble inexhaustible inexpungible old perdurable perennial perpetual till the cows come home unceasing undying unremitting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ending ephemeral impermanent temporary transient
WEAK
ceasing fleeting passing short-lived
ADJECTIVE
longitudinal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lengthwise long
STRONG
continuing endlong long-run protensive
WEAK
continued drawn-out elongated extensive linear longstanding overall prolonged protracted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
immediate short-term
ADJECTIVE
overall
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comprehensive global
STRONG
blanket sweeping total umbrella
WEAK
all-embracing inclusive long-range thorough
Antonyms
STRONG
incomplete
WEAK
narrow specific
NOUN
long run
Synonyms
STRONGEST
long haul
WEAK
distant future long duration long period long term remote future

Example Sentences

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But he may need that if he has an unexpected medical emergency and needs rehab or, worse, long-term care.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Co-Chief Executive Officers Joseph Bae and Scott Nuttall said the company has a history of navigating cycles and is confident in its long-term positioning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The breakaway league also announced this week it has retained Ducera Partners LLC as its investment banking advisor to help secure long-term investment partners.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Her statement went on: "We want to work with government to establish a permanent long-term plan that will deliver permanently lower bills, a fairer system and ultimately protect this treasured sector."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The thing about a shamblers cage is that it ain’t designed to hold anything long-term.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

Vocabulary lists containing long-term

Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 15-20

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