a thing of the past
noun phrase
: something that no longer exists
The disease is mostly a thing of the past.
Examples of a thing of the past in a Sentence
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My contacts in the Iranian-human-rights world have told me that this friction is largely a thing of the past.
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Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Additionally, ghosts are decidedly a thing of the past, while weight-loss is statistically more likely to be temporary than long-lasting.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Now cultural and economic shifts are making that tradition a thing of the past.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Consider restless nights a thing of the past.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
The right knee issues that plagued him in the early months of the season are now a thing of the past, Webb told reporters after his latest strong start.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
However, this familiar lengthy delay could soon become a thing of the past in California and nationwide.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers went 16-0 a few months after Steve Sarkisian said undefeated teams were a thing of the past.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The habit of gathering the family to watch a two-hour program is a thing of the past.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
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Laura Secor, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026
Additionally, ghosts are decidedly a thing of the past, while weight-loss is statistically more likely to be temporary than long-lasting.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Now cultural and economic shifts are making that tradition a thing of the past.
—Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
Consider restless nights a thing of the past.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
The right knee issues that plagued him in the early months of the season are now a thing of the past, Webb told reporters after his latest strong start.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
However, this familiar lengthy delay could soon become a thing of the past in California and nationwide.
—Emily Chang, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Meanwhile, Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers went 16-0 a few months after Steve Sarkisian said undefeated teams were a thing of the past.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
The habit of gathering the family to watch a two-hour program is a thing of the past.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 22 May 2026
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“A thing of the past.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20thing%20of%20the%20past. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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