of yesteryear

idiom

literary
: of the past : from a long time ago
the values of yesteryear
radio shows of yesteryear

Examples of of yesteryear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Where the boho-chic outfits of yesteryear were loud (in colorful shades of red and teal), the 2024 approach clearly revolves around quieter shades of brown, black, and beige. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024 Thankfully, their love for the days of yesteryear fits perfectly with their historical home. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024 Finally, settle in for the night while immersing yourself in the West Virginia of yesteryear at the idyllic, Victorian-style Historic Morris Harvey House Bed & Breakfast. Emily Pennington, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 The problem with the organization-centric approach is that developing young pitchers who can go deep in games like starters of yesteryear has to become a competitive advantage. Jared Wyllys, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Experts also see adaptations in Spain becoming more diverse and moving beyond the high-brow literary classics of yesteryear. Jennifer Green, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2024 Nostalgic adults like me and young people with a penchant for retro aesthetics are sure to delight in spotting objects redolent of yesteryear: the Walkmans, fanny packs, TV Guides. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2024 Even though the scanners of yesteryear may not be a pivotal part of today's home office setup, the need to digitize important documents still persists. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2024 But Lingard fell out of favor at Old Trafford, failing to find consistency in a team struggling to live up to to the glory days of yesteryear. Gawon Bae, CNN, 8 Feb. 2024

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“Of yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yesteryear. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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