of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

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The track, breathy and earnest, is a particular favorite of mine, a tune that’s at once yearning and reassuring, perfect for a show about the comfort of old-fashioned romance. Rumaan Alam, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025 Reparto is not just the clave and bombo with a bunch of old people. Ana González Vilá, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025 Some biological signs were indicative of old age, however. New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025 Momentum breaks down fast if leaders chase too many goals or stack new priorities on top of old ones. Daniel Schmeltz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for of old

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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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