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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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The project targets a long-term frustration for military officials: Different weapons systems aren’t always designed to talk to each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

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

Meta had more than $57 billion of long-term debt at the end of the first quarter, up from around $10 billion around the time the AI craze kicked off at the end of 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

"Our goal is not only to hold individuals accountable, but to support long-term behavioral change through treatment and rehabilitation," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

College students couldn’t find jobs, and thousands of people were being laid off from long-term careers.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Vocabulary lists containing long-term

Century 21 Accounting, 9e, Chapters 15-20

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