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Recent Examples of long ago
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Not too long ago, this thoroughfare was merely a transit route to other destinations.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Scott Rasmussen, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
At one point, floating in the community pool, Ruth, her eyes closed, imagines a long-ago day at the beach, indicated by distant sounds of children playing and a fragment of a Coney Island carousel melody.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Not that long ago — at least in my lifetime — marquee stars went out on the road regularly.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Not too long ago, this thoroughfare was merely a transit route to other destinations.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adjective
Because of that long-ago court ruling, a constitutional amendment would be required to implement those reforms.
—Scott Rasmussen, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
At one point, floating in the community pool, Ruth, her eyes closed, imagines a long-ago day at the beach, indicated by distant sounds of children playing and a fragment of a Coney Island carousel melody.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
Noun
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Meanwhile, the local government lacks the resources to step in; the antiquities authority itself has no financial allocations or operational budget in a country devastated by over a decade of war.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Fifty priceless artifacts looted from Egypt and Pakistan — and trafficked through Manhattan by two notorious antiquities dealers — have been returned to their home countries, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has announced.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Penned by Taka Yacht Design, the yacht showcases classic lines from bow to stern that evoke a bygone era of sailing.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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The recipe comes from a bygone department store called Miller & Rhoads, which was founded in Richmond, Virginia, in 1883.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, this is a weekly writing podcast that focuses on memoir and personal writing, as well as industry trends and tips and resources for writers and authors.—
Memoir Nation
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Written and directed by Embeth Davidtz based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of her childhood on a family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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And as if trying to recreate a defunct style of filmmaking wasn’t hard enough, Soderbergh also decided to be his own cinematographer and editor, going under the pseudonyms of Peter Andrews and Mary Ann Bernard.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Authorities have attributed the attacks to dissident factions of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), led by Iván Mordisco.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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In the business world, there is extensive literature warning against this—companies that refuse to adapt to market needs go extinct.—
Pablo Listingart,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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What could possibly go wrong on such a slippery slope, where nothing remains sacred, tradition is going extinct and everything left is tacky and transactional?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The area, which also includes the Mann Chinese Theater with its famous footprints of departed stars, also has the classic El Capitan theater, owned by Disney.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
31 Oct. 2024
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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
Adjective
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Skin irritation or rash from expired ingredients is also possible.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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This minimizes losses from expired or unsold products and lowers risk by maintaining tighter control over merchandise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Bedford's past efforts to lower pilot training requirements remain a concern for the pilots union and many senators.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Rather than a break from past policy, this is its acceleration — minus the democratic rhetoric.—
Yohann Ripert,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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