long
adjective
having considerable linear extent in space.
longest
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superlativeof long.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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His longest of the night came on a quick dump down to senior wide receiver commit Luke Frith, a Texas State commit who took it 80 yards for a touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
For now, the conflict appears to hinge on which side can exert control over the waterway the longest, said Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East during the Biden administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
It’s the longest stretch of low unemployment in U.S. history.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
For the Cod Army, who won six promotions in 12 years in their impressive journey from non-league, this result will surely be remembered longest of all.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Now, that was just about the longest question I’d ever asked, and it took me a minute to catch my breath when I was all through.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
