has-beens

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

noun
  1. pluralplural of has-been
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APA

has-beens. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has-beens

MLA

“has-beens.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has-beens. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “has-beens,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/has-beens.

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