has-been (Meaning)
has-been (n)
someone who is no longer popular
Synonyms & Antonyms of has-been
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has-been Sentence Examples
- The once-celebrated actor is now a has-been, relegated to minor roles.
- The politician's career has plummeted, leaving him as a mere has-been.
- The former star player is a has-been, haunted by memories of his past glory.
- The technology that was cutting-edge a decade ago has become a has-been.
- The band that once filled stadiums is now a has-been, struggling to attract a crowd.
- The city's once-thriving industry has turned into a has-been, leaving behind a ghost town.
- The has-been fashion designer clings to outdated trends, oblivious to the evolving industry.
- The once-respected professor is now a has-been, forgotten by academia.
- The former champion, now retired, is a has-been, living off the fading memories of his triumphs.
- The has-been athlete yearns for the spotlight, but his glory days are long gone.
FAQs About the word has-been
someone who is no longer popular
dinosaur,relic, fossil,fogey, old-timer, fogy, mossback,troglodyte, stick-in-the-mud, stodge
rising star,comer, comer, rising star,up-and-comer, up-and-comer,
The once-celebrated actor is now a has-been, relegated to minor roles.
The politician's career has plummeted, leaving him as a mere has-been.
The former star player is a has-been, haunted by memories of his past glory.
The technology that was cutting-edge a decade ago has become a has-been.
