long gone

phrase

: having ended, died, disappeared, etc., at a distant time in the past

Those buildings are long gone now.

Examples of long gone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This group of people laughing, arguing, and reminiscing about a great era of American history—and also about members of their cohort who were long gone—recaptured lightning in a bottle. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

The 19th century is long gone; phrenology is and was always bunk—so what lesson can the specimens teach me? — Daniel Barnum, Longreads, 15 Oct. 2026

Going into the restaurant is like stepping back into a London that's long gone, with the interiors plush and colorful. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

The days of the Wildcats being a doormat for the power programs of the SEC to step on are long gone. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026