bygones

Definition of bygonesnext
plural of bygone
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Noun
  • There, lost souls like the mysterious Herald Loomis (Joshua Boone) seek refuge and reckon with their complicated pasts.
    Juliana Ukiomogbe, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this type of song will never go out of style.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this song will never go out of style.
    Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Bygones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bygones. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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