long since

adverb

1

: long ago

promises long since forgotten

2

: for a long time

has long since been a devoted friend

Examples of long since in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The white, Midwestern Dust Bowl migrants who populated the Hoovervilles of 1936 have long since integrated into California society. — James Ward, USA Today, 10 July 2026

However, at Tuesday’s event, no dollar figures were given and the display included some projects long since agreed. — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

However, at Tuesday's event, no dollar figures were given and the display included some projects long since agreed. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

The Republican Party has long since passed the point of no return. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for long since

• convince
• evince
• mince
• prince
• quince
• rinse
• wince