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

Buck has long since dismounted from his high horse, but people who live in glass houses that are also occupied by Mike Darnell should probably be a bit more judicious when hucking rocks. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The drug money that funded Davis’ lifestyle has long since dried up, and his defense depends on a lawyer willing to take his case for free. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Madilynn Becker, Miss Kansas While Madilynn Becker has long since given up most of her rituals and superstitions, there was one that ferried her through her young pageant career. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Any talk of loaning the former Leicester City youngster out has been long since silenced by the speed of his development. — James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 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