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Back-number (Noun)

Meaning

Someone who is no longer popular.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The once-beloved celebrity was now considered a back-number, with his outdated music and lack of modern charm rendering him obsolete to younger generations.
  • Her popularity as a painter peaked in the 80s, but now she was just a back-number, struggling to adapt to the changing art world.
  • He used to be the star quarterback, but after the new, younger team took over, he was relegated to being a back-number, rarely seeing any playing time.
  • As fashion trends shifted, last season's must-haves became this season's back-numbers, and the once-beloved designer struggled to find relevance.
  • After being replaced by younger, edgier talent, the veteran model felt like a back-number, relegated to the margins of the fashion world.

Synonyms

  • Has-been

Hypernyms

  • Senior Citizen
  • Golden Ager
  • Oldster
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