the long term

noun

: a long period of time after the beginning of something

She is investing for the long term.

I think it's the better choice over the long term.

an investment that should do well in the long term

These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.

Examples of the long term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Considered collectively, these studies suggest that the tendency to think about the past may motivate people to appreciate and, thus, maintain their friendships, leaving them with more friends in the long term. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 Mar. 2025

However, a more efficient federal government, reduction in wasteful spending and equity in tariffs will result in a stronger economy in the long term. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025

However, experts think prices will decrease in the long term as GLP-1 usage ultimately makes employees healthier. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025

In the long term, there may be enough money and enough firepower to go around. —Joshua Keating, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for the long term

• disaffirm
• ectoderm
• endoderm
• endosperm
• interfirm
• isotherm
• mesoderm
• periderm
• reaffirm
• affirm
• bookworm
• confirm