hasbeen

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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

nounhasbeen (plural hasbeens)

plural hasbeens

  1. alternativeAlternative form of has-been

    For some time prior to the discoveries mentioned it looked as though the little picturesque river town had seen its best days and was ready to fall in line with the hasbeens.

    1895, Trade Review Company (publisher), Paint, Oil and Chemical Review, Volume 19, page 26

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

banshee
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APA

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MLA

“hasbeen.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hasbeen. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hasbeen,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hasbeen.

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