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Recent Examples of long ago
New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Vaill creates that canvas, dismantling the false binary of public and private that Linda Kerber’s work analyzed long ago.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
To Rovner, teaching students about relatively recent events is different than teaching about long-ago history.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Both the original Sunflower and Sunflower X rely on radiant heat instead of open flame, much like the Ulti portable stove system Primus launched not too long ago.
—New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
Vaill creates that canvas, dismantling the false binary of public and private that Linda Kerber’s work analyzed long ago.
—Jane Kamensky, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Isaiah is still in the league and by now, despite the long-ago injury, has gone on to win a Tom Brady-like haul of championships.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
To Rovner, teaching students about relatively recent events is different than teaching about long-ago history.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
Noun
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The former Egyptian tourism and antiquities minister won a landslide victory against his rival Firmin Edouard Matoko, a veteran diplomat and economist from Congo Brazzaville.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Athenians have been legume lovers since antiquity, and beans and pulses remain a fixture on meze menus the city over as a healthier, more affordable alternative to meat.—
Katherine Whittaker,
Saveur,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Like their forebears in a bygone era of Republican politics, their beliefs are defined by faith in free markets and suspicion of government meddling in society.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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As Coppola’s documentary is set to introduce Jacobs’s Vuitton years to a new generation and as demand on resale platforms continues to surge, collectors like Pyes are helping preserve the magic of a bygone era.—
Erin Cunningham,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the memoir, Federline claimed that he was awarded $20,000 per month in child support for their two sons.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The iconic fashion designer opened up about her relationship with husband Barry Diller, who recently came out as gay in his new memoir.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The fraternity says the chapter no longer exists and was defunct when Larsen sued.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Unlike Starlink’s self-burning design, uncontrolled debris from defunct satellites and rocket stages could survive atmospheric reentry and land on Earth.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now Eldey, one of the world’s last great auks, joins the list of extinct birds with ties to the Queen City.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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Cheap new cars are nearly extinct.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But with Harden, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac taking the majority of the shots instead of the departed Paul George and a rehabilitating Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers score 45.9 percent of their points in the paint (fifth in NBA).—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Only nine CUPs were denied, while other requests were withdrawn, pending or expired.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 2025
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Never leave jewelry or expired toiletries in the bathroom, and keep backstock products out of sight.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her participation had already sparked controversy due to her past ballroom experience.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Notorious past prisoners Over the past century and a half, the walls of La Santé have deprived many famous French men of their freedom.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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