long-standing
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Having existed for a long time; of long standing (duration).
- Near-synonym: long-lasting (often synonymous)
- Forty-five years ago, Crewe was witnessing the first year of the revised timetable associated with the 'Electric Scots' services, following inauguration of through London-Glasgow electric running in May 1974. Except for Euston-North Wales traffic, the long-standing practice of motive power changing at Crewe had ended.2020 June 17, David Clough, “Then and now: trains through Crewe”, in Rail, page 60:
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- “As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and children from violent rapists, murderers, and monsters. We will be a Nation of Law and Order again!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, echoing his long-standing advocacy for use of the death penalty, which was part of his tough-on-crime rhetoric during the 2024 campaign.2024 December 24, Aaron Pellish, “Trump says he will direct Justice Department to ‘vigorously pursue the death penalty’”, in CNN:
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Having been done for long enough time to become convention.
- Near-synonym: established
- Long-standing custom calls for referring to the town chairman as mayor, even though we don't have a mayor.
- Related terms
- good standing, in good stead, venerable, veteran