bygone
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Togelius’s and Hassabis’s origin stories are relics of a bygone era where gaming was the money-making machine and AI was a quixotic science experiment.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
In a bygone era, an initial public offering was a way for investors to get in on the ground floor of a promising company.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Like a detective connecting with a source in a classic movie from a bygone era, Nicolas Cage met with showrunner Oren Uziel for lunch at Bottega Louie in downtown L.A. back in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
The word “Kościuszko”—like “BQE,” “McGuinness-Humboldt” and, in bygone days, “the Elmhurst tanks”—can strike fear in the hearts of longtime New York commuters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
They used her Uncle Nicolas’s books, the dishes, the boxes, the furniture, and the drapes of bygone days to arrange their astonishing nuptial chamber.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
Vocabulary lists containing bygone
Ancient Wisdom: Synonyms for "Old"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Tolkien Reading Day, List 7
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Merle Haggard (1937-2016) Tribute List
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
