long since
adverb
1
: long ago
promises long since forgotten
2
: for a long time
has long since been a devoted friend
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web That era has long since passed, and the broadcasters’ second-class status at television’s biggest award ceremony will again be apparent tonight. 
Wsj Staff, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Once loosely associated with, and frequently compared to, Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid has long since become its own singular entity that doesn’t need to be referenced in terms of other bands or limited by labels like horror-core or rap metal. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 My forehead makeup had long since wiped off, giving way to a fresh sunburn. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 While Luca periodically turns off the game’s aging feature so that Jon and Amy Holt do not die, Shannon doesn’t—meaning the first man and woman of her Sims family, John and Laura Jones, have long since passed. WIRED, 25 Aug. 2022 Dimayuga has long since moved on from Mission, and this doesn’t mark the end of Bowien’s career, either. Serena Dai, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022 The series, based on books by Jennifer Worth, has long since moved beyond its source material. Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 While politicized coffee klatch shows like The View continue to cycle through hosts and heart-healing former daytime deity Oprah Winfrey has long since moved on to larger TV mogul ventures, Ellen remained a stalwart hour for impish escapism. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 On the court, the Spurs have long since moved on without Aldridge, their erstwhile eldest statesman. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2021 See More
Wsj Staff, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 Once loosely associated with, and frequently compared to, Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid has long since become its own singular entity that doesn’t need to be referenced in terms of other bands or limited by labels like horror-core or rap metal. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022 My forehead makeup had long since wiped off, giving way to a fresh sunburn. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 26 Aug. 2022 While Luca periodically turns off the game’s aging feature so that Jon and Amy Holt do not die, Shannon doesn’t—meaning the first man and woman of her Sims family, John and Laura Jones, have long since passed. WIRED, 25 Aug. 2022 Dimayuga has long since moved on from Mission, and this doesn’t mark the end of Bowien’s career, either. Serena Dai, Bon Appétit, 21 July 2022 The series, based on books by Jennifer Worth, has long since moved beyond its source material. Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2022 While politicized coffee klatch shows like The View continue to cycle through hosts and heart-healing former daytime deity Oprah Winfrey has long since moved on to larger TV mogul ventures, Ellen remained a stalwart hour for impish escapism. Robyn Bahr, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2022 On the court, the Spurs have long since moved on without Aldridge, their erstwhile eldest statesman. Jeff Mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Mar. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1