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(of things) having had a certain state or condition in the past
- The onetime headquarters of the company is now a museum.
- The onetime iconic car model is no longer in production.
- This onetime popular method of communication has been replaced by modern technology.
- The onetime school building was repurposed as a community center.
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(of a person) previously held a specific role or occupation
- The onetime actor now runs a successful fashion business.
- A one-time professional athlete, she now works as a fitness trainer.
- The onetime president of the club is now an honorary member.
- He was a one-time journalist, but now he is a documentary filmmaker.