has been

A form of has-been — A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.

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Meanings

nounhas been (plural has beens)

plural has beens

  1. alternativeAlternative form of has-been

    These "has beens" of the human race were embalmed in dead languages, placed under the religious care of the church and served to guide the thinking of each generation.

    1909, North Dakota Educational Association, Proceedings of the Annual Session of the North Dakota Educational Association, Volume 22, page 95
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“has been.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has%20been. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “has been,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has%20been.

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