of yesteryear

idiom

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

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Cruising has seen a lot of elevation over the years, and that’s especially since in their fine dining programs, as stereotypical midnight buffets of yesteryear have been replaced by celebrity chef restaurants and innovative fine dining concepts. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 But while some theorists used DESI’s data to revive and sharpen intriguing theories of yesteryear, Green and others issued a warning. Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2025 While most major countries, led by the U.S., continue to grow their government debt, the fiscal disasters of yesteryear are reporting budget surpluses. Dominic Pino, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025 On day one of Coachella 2025, Hailey Bieber hit up the 818 tequila outpost in an itty-bitty black halter minidress and kitten-heel thong sandals, a far cry from the low-slung cargo pants and baseball caps of yesteryear. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 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 22 May. 2025.

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