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Synonyms & Similar Words
enduring
persistent
long-lasting
prolonged
protracted
extended
lengthy
ongoing
continued
continuous
unabated
uninterrupted
unrelenting
sustained
chronic
recurrent
repeated
perpetual
incessant
constant
steady
stable
firm
established
ingrained
deep-seated
deep-rooted
traditional
customary
habitual
routine
usual
common
familiar
time-honored
age-old
venerable
antique
veteran
seasoned
tried
tested
proven
experienced
practiced
skilled
accomplished
old
antique
antiquated
outmoded
outdated
obsolete
Meaning of Long-Standing
The primary meaning of "long-standing" refers to something that has existed or been ongoing for a long time.
Definitions
- Existing or continuing for a long time
- * Having existed or been ongoing for a long time
- * Well established or traditional
Etymology of Long-Standing
The term "long-standing" is derived from the combination of "long" (referring to duration or extent) and "standing" (meaning existing or continuing), with the phrase itself having been in use since the 16th century to describe something that has been in existence or ongoing for an extended period.
Example Uses
- The company has a long-standing relationship with its suppliers.
- * The team has a long-standing rivalry with their neighboring town's team.
- * She has a long-standing commitment to charity work.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
short-lived
fleeting
brief
temporary
transient
ephemeral
momentary
temporary
impermanent
intermittent
sporadic
occasional
rare
unusual
new
recent
modern
innovative
experimental
untested
untried
inexperienced
inexperienced
unproven
short-term
limited
restricted
concise
curtailed
cutshort
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