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bygone

[bahy-gawn, -gon] / ˈbaɪˌgɔn, -ˌgɒn /
ADJECTIVE
in the past
Synonyms
STRONG
ancient dead departed former lost
WEAK
antiquated archaic belated dated defunct down memory lane erstwhile extinct forgotten gone gone-by in oblivion late of old of yore old-fashioned old-time olden oldfangled one-time out-of-date previous quondam sometime vanished water over the dam water under the bridge
Antonyms
STRONG
alive existent existing living
WEAK
modern new recent

Example Sentences

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It’s also a testament to bygone stigmas and ascendant trends in American dining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Section 122 is an artifact of the bygone Bretton Woods fixed-rate exchange system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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

Long reserved for women or military dress, brooches adorned men's chests during Milan Fashion Week, a throwback to a bygone era but with jewellery now signalling individuality, not just status.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 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