longtime
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of longtime
Example Sentences
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The other day, my longtime girlfriend wanted to get ice cream and told me, “We are walking to Rori’s Artisanal Creamery.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
The centers’ likely usage for AI concerns her as an artist, while the companies’ erasure of cultural landmarks in the construction process upsets her as a longtime resident.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026
The crowd was further energized by the presence of longtime Count Basie drummer Jo Jones—sitting near the stage, keeping time with a wadded up Christian Science Monitor newspaper—and even more so by Elaine Anderson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
The French president, the first Western European leader to visit Syria since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in 2024, would continue his trip, France's Elysee Palace said.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
King would be stumping throughout the Tarheel State for his longtime friend, black gubernatorial candidate Dr. Reginald Hawkins.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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