long ago 1 of 2

noun

Definition of long agonext
as in antiquity

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adjective

as in bygone

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Recent Examples of long ago
Noun
Those were long ago, different times, but the stories and experiences still stick with me. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026 While YouTube long ago hid the number of dislikes on videos, several sites have come up with methodology to estimate and calculate the ratio of positive and negative responses. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Adjective
For those who haven’t heard the story (or who only vaguely recall it from a long-ago history class), Harpers Ferry played a pivotal role in sparking the American Civil War. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026 Berard is Swift’s long-ago connection to the University of Kansas. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for long ago
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
  1. antiquity
  2. bygone
  3. memoir
  4. defunct
  5. extinct
  6. departed
  7. expired
  8. past
Noun
  • The cultural references were distinct, but reflected the broader fascination with antiquity, symbolism and objects that carry historical weight.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
  • Demand for high-value Chinese antiquities is on the rise, archaeologist Gino Caspari of the University of Bern in Switzerland told USA TODAY via email.
    — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of antiquity
Adjective
  • While the glass and steel of the outside remind visitors of a bygone era, the inside is a series of clean exhibition spaces, thanks to a 2011 renovation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • In his new book, Fast + Louche, the New York Times best-selling author and Vanity Fair special correspondent turns his former Interview magazine column into a gritty yet glamorous glimpse into a bygone era of celebrity.
    — Derek C. Blasberg, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
Definition of bygone
Noun
  • He was released in 2006 and then penned his memoir, which was adapted into the movie by director Martin Scorsese and screenwriter Terence Winter.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • In his recent memoir, Newsom describes being divided between his life as the son of an impoverished single mother and the surrogate son of a family with billions in oil industry money.
    — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of memoir
Adjective
  • The ship was built in 1991 and most recently belonged to the formerly defunct but now reborn luxury line Crystal Cruises; Lindblad acquired the vessel in 2021 and decreased its capacity from 62 to 48 passengers in 26 all-suite accommodations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Court filings show the company’s financial strain stems largely from lease-guarantee exposure on defunct sister stores across the country.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of defunct
Adjective
  • The species has remained unchanged since prehistoric times, finding ways to survive while other species became extinct, according to the San Diego Zoo.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 July 2026
  • There are others still who believe that something like a dragon may have actually existed but went extinct, though there’s no real scientific evidence supporting that.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 15 July 2026
Definition of extinct
Adjective
  • Judaism approaches these moments with deep sensitivity, offering guidance not to judge or criticize, but to bring dignity, comfort, and peace—to the soul of the departed and to those left behind.
    — Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of departed
Adjective
  • Drivers who park at an expired meter now face an $80 citation, up from $50 a few years ago.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • In March 1995, Sotomayor granted an injunction sought by the NLRB to implement the terms of an expired CBA.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of expired
Adjective
  • France trailed 4-0 before Mbappé sparked a comeback attempt, flicking the ball past goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 48th minute before adding a second with a left-footed finish from about 14 yards in the 66th.
    — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026
  • Considering past injuries, the Yankees have ordered more bubble wrap and a bland diet!
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
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