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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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Dugin sees a dichotomy between liberalism and its enemies that goes back to antiquity.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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One of the world’s finest private collections of Greco-Roman antiquities is owned by the Torlonias, a wealthy Italian family.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some are ready to use, and others can be retrofitted to bring bygone spirit to your bathroom.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Alto Knights is titled after a local Mafia social-club hangout, as if suggesting an ode to bygone camaraderie.—
Armond White,
National Review,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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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Her firm is now defunct, and some of those artworks have begun heading to sale in auctions run by courts and Phillips.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
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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Consumers are not required to take any specific action, but the FDA advises checking for expired products and discarding them.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Players with expired contracts or who have been released by their previous teams can commit to signing with new clubs.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His longevity is made more remarkable given his playing style; Mulgrew is a combative midfielder comfortable at carrying the ball, shuffling past opponents and drawing free kicks due to his low centre of gravity.—
Colin Millar,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Plus, there’s many instances of past championship squads hitting a temporary roadblock – especially during the dog days of the schedule.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Long ago.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long%20ago. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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