Examples of longish in a Sentence
She wore a longish coat.
He had longish black hair.
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
And some wrists were Tony Bennet-hairy, such that by comparison my left wrist appeared lightly dusted with a longish tricolored coat of brown, strawberry and gray fleece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
Christopher Andersen, author of multiple royal biographies thinks Charles could still enjoy a longish reign given his parents' longevity.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
And some wrists were Tony Bennet-hairy, such that by comparison my left wrist appeared lightly dusted with a longish tricolored coat of brown, strawberry and gray fleece.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
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“Longish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longish. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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longish
adjective
long·ish
ˈlȯŋ-ish 
: somewhat long
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