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Pronunciation: [lˈɒŋstandɪŋ] (IPA)

Longstanding is an adjective that describes something that has existed or has been in effect for a long time. Some synonyms for the word longstanding include long-established, well-established, time-honored, enduring, traditional, and ancient. Long-established suggests that the thing has been in place for a considerable span of time, while well-established has a connotation of being well-respected or highly regarded. Time-honored is often used for traditions that have been passed down over generations, while enduring describes something that has withstood the test of time. Traditional emphasizes the respect for customs and conventions, and ancient refers to things that have lasted for an extremely long time.

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What are the opposite words for longstanding?

Longstanding refers to something that has existed or been in effect for a long time. The antonyms of longstanding are temporary, new, recent, fleeting, short-lived, and transient. Temporary refers to something that is meant to exist only for a short period. New denotes something that has recently come into existence or use. Recent refers to something that has occurred or happened recently or only a short time ago. Fleeting implies something that is short-lived or quickly vanishing. Short-lived refers to something that has a brief existence. Transient refers to something that is of short duration or passing quickly. Overall, these antonyms help to provide a contrast to the concept of something that has been established for a lengthy period.

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Usage examples for Longstanding

longstanding, chronic diseases of important internal organs, leading to emaciation and weakness, or a prolonged semistarvation in winter may be sufficient cause.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
There he was wont to cash his check, pay his longstanding bill, order his new supplies-and then, with a free heart, sally forth to the Hampton tavern.
"His Dog"
Albert Payson Terhune
I was indeed thankful to Heaven for paying even a part of so longstanding a debt, although it owes me a good many showers yet; but being a patient creditor, I will wait.
"Australia Twice Traversed, The Romance of Exploration Australia Twice Traversed. The Romance Of Exploration, Being A Narrative Compiled From The Journals Of Five Exploring Expeditions Into And Through Central South Australia, And Western Australia, From 1"
Ernest Giles

Famous quotes with Longstanding

  • It is longstanding U.S. policy that we will talk to the Iranians anytime, anywhere, on any subject, with no preconditions. So far, they have not taken us up on our offer.
    Howard Berman
  • Bankruptcy represents a longstanding commitment in this country to helping people get a fresh start. This principle has never been giving only certain people a fresh start.
    Tim Johnson
  • Conservatives, despite their increasingly powerful presence on cable TV and talk radio, feel excluded and disregarded by the longstanding preponderance of liberal voices on public television.
    Michael Medved
  • I have always been a firm believer in the longstanding American principle of having the right to bear arms and I will remain committed to see that this freedom is not infringed upon, revoked, or limited in any way.
    Jeff Miller
  • Friends were anxious to learn if I had had a near-death experience, and if so, what effect it had had on my longstanding public atheism.
    Daniel Dennett

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