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Recent Examples of overlong
The general consensus was that people were exhausted from thinking and talking about the tragedy — which is why the opening wasn’t overlong, and didn’t actually reference the fires.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
There’s no denying that Hearst’s dollar went further in that the film is overlong but beautifully framed, wonderfully optimistic about true love, and spectacularly costumed right down to the Frenchmen in tights.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024
And the slightly overlong story is helped along by a steady stream of laughs, remarkably more than expected given the premise.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
In this case, the slip-up, and only then if the person on the receiving end was savvy enough to realize, was a confusingly complex and overlong password reset process.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Folie à Deux is both overlong and empty, padded out with copious shots of characters walking down hallways or staring out of car windows.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Chronicling the brothers’ upbringing, the murders and everything thereafter, the series is overlong and exhausting.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose is still overlong and repetitive at four hours.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
The film, which feels overlong at 145 minutes, suffers both from repetition and an over-reliance on melodramatic plot devices.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
There’s no denying that Hearst’s dollar went further in that the film is overlong but beautifully framed, wonderfully optimistic about true love, and spectacularly costumed right down to the Frenchmen in tights.
—Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024
And the slightly overlong story is helped along by a steady stream of laughs, remarkably more than expected given the premise.
—Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
In this case, the slip-up, and only then if the person on the receiving end was savvy enough to realize, was a confusingly complex and overlong password reset process.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Folie à Deux is both overlong and empty, padded out with copious shots of characters walking down hallways or staring out of car windows.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
Chronicling the brothers’ upbringing, the murders and everything thereafter, the series is overlong and exhausting.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose is still overlong and repetitive at four hours.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 July 2024
The film, which feels overlong at 145 minutes, suffers both from repetition and an over-reliance on melodramatic plot devices.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlong
Adjective
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Even more, the experts added, a prolonged hike in bond yields could in theory threaten the financial system if costly debt strains the balance sheets of large banks and other key firms.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Industry groups in the U.S. and Europe are lobbying for carve-outs or exemptions, warning that a prolonged tariff exchange could disrupt key supply chains, especially in heavy machinery and automotive sectors.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Word to the wise: the end credits are more like a Marvel movie as they are interrupted by a longish extra scene that includes a special cast member, blues legend Buddy Guy, plus yet another musical number at the end of credits.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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What feels like the interminable stadium question persists, although Al-Rumayyan was briefed about proposals.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Giants’ search for a quarterback has felt interminable.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Slowdowns and glitches are among the persistent complaints.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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The changes come after a tumultuous March and first quarter for investors, which struggled to navigate rising trade tensions and persistent inflation.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The assessment was shared this morning in a lengthy report by the influential UK Culture, Media & Sport Committee (CMSC).—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Retailers, shipping companies, port operators and farmers alike all pointed to disadvantages that would result in higher costs for goods that were passed along to the consumer, as well as fewer U.S. exports, higher freight rates, skipped port calls, lengthier delivery times and job losses.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From turning it into a dedicated work phone to repurposing it as a security camera, the possibilities are endless.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rather than viewing the professional world as a zero-sum game where one person's advancement means another's loss, those with an abundance mindset recognize endless possibilities for career growth and achievement.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Overlong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlong. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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