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

But Elliot’s best argument is ultimately himself—chiefly, his own vigorous libido, which his workaholic medical-student girlfriend, Minerva (a deader-than-deadpan Charli XCX), has long since lost interest in satiating. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Other compromises the Founders made—such as protecting slavery—have long since fallen by the wayside. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Both Sidney and Reg were long since dead when Pettifor first began pursuing his tip-off. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026

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

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