Johnny-come-latelies

variants or Johnnies-come-lately
plural of Johnny-come-lately

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for Johnny-come-latelies
Noun
  • The oud that launched a thousand imitators, and still outclasses them all.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The account has now surpassed 15,000 followers.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
  • During his announcement, Skinner acknowledged that many of their followers were heavily invested in their relationship and would be devastated by the news.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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