a long time
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Early artistic attempts were largely derivative of European art; Native American and folk art weren’t taken seriously until recent decades, and decorative objects were deemed “industrial arts” for a long time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
The last war in 1982 "was a long time ago," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
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- eons
- since the dawn of time
- yonks
- an eternity
- a coon's age
Possible Antonyms
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- an instant
- a New York minute
- a short while
- a hot second
- a moment
