How to Use elongated in a Sentence

elongated

adjective
  • The soft nude and ocean blue hues soften the elongated square shape.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • The boot style features an elongated square-toe and is free of closures for pull-on ease.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The elongated blending stick works great in deep pots and tall containers.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The rear design includes two cameras on an elongated camera shelf.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The mid-rise fit also hits slightly below the belly button for a more elongated look.
    — Rylee Johnston, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The sandals had a low, slender heel, an elongated sole, and were secured with a slingback strap at the ankles.
    — Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Malarkey created this bright manicure and focused on bringing the sides of the tips further down the nail for an even, more elongated look.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The stems also hold elongated leaves somewhat reminiscent of Solomon’s seal.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The shoes featured an ultra-elongated and sharp pointed toe that added a modern twist to the traditional pump silhouette.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
  • At the front of its elongated hood, the face of the Vision Iconic wears a plus-sized grille that pays homage to the large grilles in the company’s history.
    — Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • This model is designed to fit an elongated toilet and is powered by a standard GFCI outlet.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
  • All of the above meant working with prosthetics, like smaller teeth, a fake nose and elongated earlobes, which would emphasize Gladys’s predatory, avian quality.
    — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Her beauty approach was quite different at Louis Vuitton, actually, opting for a natural-toned, bang-free hairstyle with more elongated, silky curls.
    — Essence, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Leather and crisp taffeta created structural pieces, while classic jersey added draping to the androgynous and elongated silhouettes that were rendered in Lempicka’s cool color hues, from warm grey and white to mint green and pale pink.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The original Pigalle traces back to 2004, and the house still positions the style as a signature pointed pump built around a low vamp and elongated line, named for the Paris district that inspired it.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • The elongated silhouette, flowy bottom, and comfy fabrics make these dresses a popular choice for travel, vacations, beach days, and even some fancier occasions, depending on the material, fit, and overall design.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Different strategies in Stage 1 NASCAR alternating the stage lengths in an attempt to curb fuel-saving in the final two stages meant an elongated Stage 1, where teams would be forced to conserve fuel.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

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