bygone
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But for those of us with slightly earthier tastes, she remains the indelible Barbara Kean of the bygone, Batman-adjacent “Gotham.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
As many noted, the instantly iconic photo of Hughes looks and feels like a throwback to a bygone era.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Kikuo and Shunsuke revere kabuki’s bygone giants, who are affixed with that moniker.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
But they did produce fascinating scenes reminiscent of a bygone era, encapsulating the essence and charm of the FA Cup's history.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
In bygone days, you might have had your knuckles rapped for saying “It’s me” instead of “It is I.”
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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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