Have been around

verb

To exist or be recognized for a long time.

These laws have been around for decades.
Visual representation of "have been around" - To exist or be recognized for a long time

Often appears as...

  • have been around for
  • have been around since
verb

To have a lot of experiences especially in a particular context.

He's been around the block a few times in this industry.
Visual representation of "have been around" - To have a lot of experiences especially in a particular context

Often appears as...

  • have been around the block
  • have been around in

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To be often in many places.

She's been around, she's visited nearly every country.
Visual representation of "have been around" - To be often in many places

Often appears as...

  • have been around the
  • have been around in

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To exist or be recognized for a long time.

These laws have been around for decades.
Visual representation of "have been around" - To exist or be recognized for a long time

Often appears as...

  • have been around for
  • have been around since
verb

To have a lot of experiences especially in a particular context.

He's been around the block a few times in this industry.
Visual representation of "have been around" - To have a lot of experiences especially in a particular context

Often appears as...

  • have been around the block
  • have been around in

Usage tips

Idiomatic

verb

To be often in many places.

She's been around, she's visited nearly every country.
Visual representation of "have been around" - To be often in many places

Often appears as...

  • have been around the
  • have been around in

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
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Historical Presence

Use to highlight something's existence throughout history or in memory.

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The castle has been around since the medieval era.
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Cultural Reference

Mention to connect with cultural or local knowledge and history.

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That festival has been around longer than any of us.
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Existing Traditions

Reference traditions or practices that continue from the past.

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They have been around since my grandparents' youth.
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Historical Presence

Use to highlight something's existence throughout history or in memory.

Illustration for Historical Presence
The castle has been around since the medieval era.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Reference

Mention to connect with cultural or local knowledge and history.

Illustration for Cultural Reference
That festival has been around longer than any of us.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Existing Traditions

Reference traditions or practices that continue from the past.

Illustration for Existing Traditions
They have been around since my grandparents' youth.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historical Presence

Use to highlight something's existence throughout history or in memory.

Illustration for Historical Presence
The castle has been around since the medieval era.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Reference

Mention to connect with cultural or local knowledge and history.

Illustration for Cultural Reference
That festival has been around longer than any of us.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Existing Traditions

Reference traditions or practices that continue from the past.

Illustration for Existing Traditions
They have been around since my grandparents' youth.
Visual representation of the word "Have been around"

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