bygone
Example Sentences
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"One might be tempted to imagine the 'gentleman scientist' as a bygone era, but it's alive and well here in Berkeley."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
From old Hollywood's Marilyn Monroe to adorning singer Sabrina Carpenter in a pearly dress reminiscent of the 90s, Mackie's ensembles felt new and exciting – even when they recalled a bygone age.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
To that end, the show’s characters flit from one iconic L.A. destination to another, including Trumps, a bygone West Hollywood restaurant; the Sherman Oaks Galleria; and Westwood Village.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Still, by focusing narrowly on the theatrical release market, the AGs and judge are like Norma Desmond clinging to a bygone era.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Furthermore, it was happening in the present, not in bygone days of fabled deeds.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing bygone
Ancient Wisdom: Synonyms for "Old"
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Tolkien Reading Day, List 7
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Merle Haggard (1937-2016) Tribute List
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