of yesteryear

phrase

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

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Marked by a surprisingly tall neon tower, the theatre hosts a 45-minute ghost tour that dives into local lore and spooky tales of yesteryear. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026 Remember the olden days of yesteryear when winning the division was a huge deal? — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026 While today’s workers have reason to complain, by modern standards, the paintings and sculptures at the Grohmann reveal how workers of yesteryear had it a lot tougher on the job. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Vintage glamour meets modern hits with modern songs reimagined in 20th-century styles of yesteryear. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 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 Oct. 2026.

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