no longer

ADVERB

not any more

Synonyms

STRONG

before before now earlier formerly heretofore previously

ADJECTIVE

former, past

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bygone erstwhile former past

STRONG

dead deceased defunct ex- extinct obsolescent obsolete

WEAK

late quondam

Example Sentences

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When these lypABC genes were deleted, bacteria could no longer lyse to release GTA particles.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Clearly, global investors no longer see Treasurys as a guaranteed safe haven.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

He’s no longer the benefactor of a toast, because he is toast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Having left F2 before the end of 2024, he says that "realistically" F1 is no longer the goal for him and he currently races in Japan in the Super Formula series.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

It was because Bronden, Val, and Ellis were no longer with them, and Allun had let down his guard.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda