Definition of "has-been" []

• Informal One that is no longer famous, popular, successful, or useful. (noun)

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• "Within a few years of having that gigantic show that’s actually been studied in sociology classes in universities for the impact it had on our culture—that show that was a training ground for people who learned enough to go on to massive careers—within a few years of that, I actually started to hear the word has-been whispered behind my back!"
• "David Axelrod and the rest of the Obama team have far more important things to discuss and worry about than the future of a has-been former governor like Sarah Palin."
• "Exactly how many stories are you going to run about this has-been loser in one day? the truth"