of old

idiom

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

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Starring Hard Truths breakout Tuwaine Barrett, the film follows a group of old friends who reunite to celebrate one of their own opening a gallery show in Copenhagen. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025 Guest rooms are a chic combination of old world charm and modern luxury, with generously sized marble bathrooms with heated floors and rain showers. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 18 Oct. 2025 Your house, Baba, Acre’s command post of old Jerusalem stone, with delicate arches and tall pillars, was surrounded by cinchona trees. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 This year’s alts are a solid blend of old and new, incorporating their modern-day color scheme. The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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