of yesteryear
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: of the past : from a long time ago
the values of yesteryear
radio shows of yesteryear
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The brand's Big Crown Pointer Date, known for its oversized crown and pointer date, oozes the charisma that Oris products have become known for over the decades, all encased in a ready-for-patina bronze shell that will age gracefully, just like the most iconic country songs of yesteryear.
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
While the half-tester beds of yesteryear offered the illusion of luxury, today’s versions can solely be the showstopper of your personal space.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
All told, in an era of overbuilt ski areas, Kirkwood seems a refreshing relic of yesteryear.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025
But the Bear Cherry people see today does not resemble the overly big Bear of yesteryear.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
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Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
While the half-tester beds of yesteryear offered the illusion of luxury, today’s versions can solely be the showstopper of your personal space.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2025
All told, in an era of overbuilt ski areas, Kirkwood seems a refreshing relic of yesteryear.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 21 Nov. 2025
But the Bear Cherry people see today does not resemble the overly big Bear of yesteryear.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for of yesteryear
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“Of yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yesteryear. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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