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Recent Examples of long ago
Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Keri Russell and Scott Foley graduated from the college-centric Felicity TV series long ago, according to the latter.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Mary Forgione, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The central point of Brooke’s book is the long-ago suicide death of the Wyeths’ eldest son, Henry, who was involved with a radical and violent anti-war group before his death.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Also, the feeding frenzy had happened long ago, before Brianna was even born.
—Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Keri Russell and Scott Foley graduated from the college-centric Felicity TV series long ago, according to the latter.
—EW.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Inside, the 300-year-old tiled floor on the main level mirrors the pattern the Princes found in a Roman church one day, replete with the fingerprints (and an animal’s paw prints) of long-ago makers.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The central point of Brooke’s book is the long-ago suicide death of the Wyeths’ eldest son, Henry, who was involved with a radical and violent anti-war group before his death.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for long ago
Noun
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Just imagine being the guy who’s in charge of Greek antiquities.—
Stephen Heyman,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, following a criminal investigation, several objects were seized including a gold sarcophagus and five other antiquities from the Met, as well as the indictment of seven dealers, collectors, and curators such as the former president of the Musée du Louvre Jean-Luc Martinez.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Agility: The Ultimate Competitive Edge Five-year strategic plans are relics of a bygone era.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mariah remix is making — stamps it to an era of millennials and Gen X–ers pining for bygone culture, while zoomers discover and distort their parents’ favorites.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the first recounted the details of her conviction, her 2025 memoir, Free: My Search for Meaning, chronicled her obstacles while reintegrating into society.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Prior’s posthumously published 1843 memoir, Walks of Usefulness, drew on reports from these missionary visits, introducing the AFMRS to an even wider audience.—
Jenna Deep,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The same thing happened the last time the Russians attacked under a giant flag—in that case, the blood-red flag of the defunct Soviet Union.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, a House committee advanced a bill that would revoke previous provisions exempting specific information about defunct insurance companies from public records requests.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From the elevated overlook, visitors have an incredible view of a bare panorama that holds the remains of many extinct species dating back 5 million years.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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After examining multiple roughly 99-million-year-old specimens, researchers believe the extinct wasp species featured Venus flytrap-like abdomen appendages for capturing other insects.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
27 Mar. 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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Abraham has since been released on appearance bond subject to several conditions, the outlet reported, which include certain travel restrictions and the surrender of any current or expired passports.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The female driver was given a citation for an expired registration.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To view the list of past winners,visit the Mega Millions website.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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Some defend Lively, citing past tensions with directors.—
Remy Blumenfeld,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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