has-beens

plural of has-been
as in relics
one that has passed the peak of effectiveness or popularity now a has-been, the actor's been reduced to appearing on a third-rate reality show

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  • Chickens are like miniature dinosaurs Some theorize that chickens are related to dinosaurs, which would not be surprising.
    Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Think of chickens as tiny T-Rex dinosaurs with feathers.
    Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Has-beens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/has-beens. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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