QUONDAM Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

quondam

adjective

ˈkwän-dəm

Definition of quondam

as in former

having been such at some previous time a quondam oil baron now living comfortably in retirement

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Recent Examples of quondam By coincidence, the same day that Reichstag burned, Einstein wrote to his quondam mistress, Margarete Lenbach. — Thomas Levenson, The Atlantic, 9 June 2017

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Chow Hang-tung, a prominent young human rights lawyer who conducted her own defense, and former opposition lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan were found guilty of inciting subversion at West Kowloon Court on Friday.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Bennett Weiner, president and CEO of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, said a late registration isn't that unusual, especially for small charities, but the hostile takeover by a former member is.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of former

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Constructed in the late 19th century, the erstwhile residence joined Grand Hotel Timeo in 1929 when the properties’ owners married.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
But the erstwhile nightlife entrepreneur hasn’t been emotionally bereft throughout his legal ordeal.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of erstwhile

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So when the 36-year-old was pronounced dead in a South Carolina apartment on Sunday, shock and grief stretched around the world.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics saw its shares jump as much as 629% during its Wednesday market debut in Shanghai—an eye-popping rally that pushed 36-year-old chairman and CEO Wang Xingxing’s net worth to $16 billion.

— Yue Wang, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of old

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Six other co-conspirators who bought remains from Lodge have also pleaded guilty and received sentences.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Cities and smaller communities across the country are competing for remote workers with thousands of dollars in cash, housing assistance, coworking memberships, and other perks designed to make relocating a little easier.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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