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has-beens

The word “has-beens” has 2 syllables: has-beens

It's pronounced as /ˈhæzˌbɪnz/

What is synonym and antonym for has-beens?

In the thesaurus, “has-beens” has 14 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for has-beens along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for has-beens

  • dinosaurs
  • dodoes
  • dodos
  • fogeys
  • fogies
  • fossils
  • fuddy-duddies
  • mossbacks
  • old-timers
  • relics
  • stick-in-the-muds
  • stodges
  • throwbacks
  • troglodytes

Antonyms for has-beens

  • comers
  • rising stars
  • up-and-comers

Meanings of has-beens

  • noun
    1. A person, especially one formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.

Example Sentences

  • The show reunited several famous has-beens from the 1990s.
  • Some people dismiss older actors as has-beens, but many still have talent.
  • They were once music legends, now unfairly labeled as has-beens.
  • The documentary highlighted how has-beens often reinvent themselves.
  • Critics love to turn yesterday’s heroes into today’s has-beens.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to has-beens, such as: comers, dinosaurs, dodoes, dodos, fogeys, fogies, fossils.

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