long since

adverb

1
: long ago
promises long since forgotten
2
: for a long time
has long since been a devoted friend

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Ironically, despite using several filmmaking techniques and styles from the silent era that have long since fallen into disuse, Shadow of the Vampire is a vital new lens through which to view the foundational vampire story. James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 While Tookes has long since made her mark on the modeling world, she’s recently become a sensation amongst younger fans thanks to her TikTok uploads showcasing her elegant approach to getting dressed each day. Freya Drohan, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 Beside them was a modest globe erected as a peace memorial but which had long since been stripped down to its wire frame. Sean Williams, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024 Harris has long since jettisoned those positions on healthcare, immigration and fracking. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long since 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of long since was in the 14th century

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“Long since.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20since. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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