dead applies literally to what is deprived of vital force but is used figuratively of anything that has lost any attribute (such as energy, activity, radiance) suggesting life.
a dead, listless performance
defunct stresses cessation of active existence or operation.
late is used especially with reference to a person in a specific relation or status.
the company's late president
Example Sentences
a few crumbling ruins are all that remain of that departed civilization
Recent Examples on the WebThese communications began when Clifton parted the veil and connected with departed family members but soon transformed into a ritual practice engaging a wider web of spirits who spoke of the Earth’s state. Gala Mukomolova, refinery29.com, 14 July 2022 The release of OnePlus’s top-of-the-range wireless earbuds largely flew under the radar, with its departed founder Carl Pei releasing the Nothing Ear 1 earbuds around the same time. Julian Chokkattu, Wired, 13 July 2022 The departed executives collectively had put in more than 100 years of work for the Raiders, with most of their tenures stretching back to when Al Davis was still alive.New York Times, 13 May 2022 Micky Dolenz is going to honor his departed Monkees bandmates Michael Nesmith, Peter Tork, and Davy Jones with a special tour. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2022 Each of the departed defensive coaches had, at some point, raved about the Californian’s makeup and commitment to his craft. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 31 Jan. 2022 Once their segment ended, Dickerson reached down and gave her a long bear hug, and as her wheelchair was pushed offstage, the two departed hand in hand. Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com, 11 Nov. 2021 Mattocks was once a fixture with Jamaica's national team, and Schantz hopes Mattocks can help fill the void left by departed high-scoring forward Rufat Dadashov, whom the club transferred to Germany's FC Schalke II. José M. Romero, The Arizona Republic, 20 Aug. 2021 That’s not getting into the free-agent millions for departed pieces like Erik Flowers and Ted Karras. Dave Hyde, sun-sentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021 See More