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longtime

[lawng-tahym, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtaɪm, ˈlɒŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
deep-seated
Synonyms
STRONGEST
built-in chronic deep-rooted inbred inherent longstanding
WEAK
confirmed deep-down deeply felt dyed-in-the-wool established fixed habitual inborn lodged in one's brain subconscious
Antonyms
STRONGEST
added temporary
ADJECTIVE
veteran
Synonyms
STRONGEST
old-time skilled trained
STRONG
adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise
WEAK
battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly
Antonyms
STRONG
unskilled
WEAK
amateur green inexperienced

Example Sentences

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Her third husband, Charles Kahn, a longtime philosophy professor at Penn, died in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In the interview with Big Bear Television, the sisters said their parents were longtime community members of Big Bear Lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi - a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration - from her post as America's top law enforcement officer.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The former congresswoman, who gained fame for her aggressive questioning of chief executives and Trump administration officials while in Congress, also pointed to her longtime focus on oversight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Susan B. Anthony had outlived not only her longtime friend but all of her siblings as well, except her younger sister, Mary.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.