PROLONGATIONS Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

prolongations

noun

plural of prolongation

as in extensions

the act of making longer the indefinite prolongation of the cease-fire

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extensions

Noun

Artists have long used their visual identities to complement their sound, turning clothing, photography, performance and album artwork into extensions of their creative worlds.

— Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
Sure, the show waned in its later seasons, around the same time the cast discovered hair extensions.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

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