long ago 1 of 2

noun

Definition of long agonext
as in antiquity

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long-ago

2 of 2

adjective

as in bygone

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Recent Examples of long ago
Noun
But most people who sign up for the doc will have long ago made up their minds about Musk, so a one-sided argument won’t be a problem. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 There, nearly 2,500 miles from Knoxville, college football had long ago adopted one of her songs as its own. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Sherry Lynn James, a long-ago user who was living sober, accompanied her adult son to the methadone clinic in Costa Mesa on March 22, 2024. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026 But age and a long-ago lightning strike have taken a toll, and now a delicate effort is underway to ensure its continued survival. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 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
  • Her sculpture, cast in bronze and patinated with lapis lazuli blue—a pigment used in in north Africa, the Middle East, and Europe since antiquity—will remain in place for two years.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The idea that the object of a constitution is the common good dates to antiquity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of antiquity
Adjective
  • Something about the skylights transports me to a bygone New York rendered by cinema.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The first of two important points is many of those are backs who arguably would’ve tended to be drafted later in a bygone era.
    — Ben Gretch, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bygone
Noun
  • The memoir is not the apologia of a prophet whose prophecy failed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Prior to that, Knowles released her memoir on April 22, 2025, sharing intimate details about her life, including private and public battles.
    — Caché McClay, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of memoir
Adjective
  • The idea was to disburse savings achieved by cuts enacted by the now-defunct Department of Government Efficiency — then led by Musk — to the American population, but never materialized.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • With Doak’s game clock defunct, ESPN peeled off one of its scorebug operators to shadow the officials, starting and stopping the on-screen time by hand, second by second.
    — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of defunct
Adjective
  • By the ’50s, the accessory that launched a riot was virtually extinct.
    — Michele Metych Britannica Editors Sep. 4, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Now the smell has gone, unforgotten by elderly noses but irretrievably extinct.
    — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 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
  • Caregivers are reminded never to use an expired car seat, as outlined in the product user manual.
    — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Using expired serums or creams as part of your nighttime routine can leave you with weaker results and a higher chance of irritation.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of expired
Adjective
  • Faria was down a break and scrambling to survive, having snatched the opening set by getting past Alcaraz’s defenses.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In past seasons, Joe’s immaturity was directed towards women; this time, it’s channeled into his relationship with Nathan, who acts even more immaturely.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
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