of yore
idiom
literary
: of the past
in days of yore
The great composers of yore performed for kings and queens.
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Today’s shades, though, are not the yellows of yore.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
While the home itself is relatively new, the design brought in tons of elements that connect it to days of yore—far before Chaplin and Francis came into the picture.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
But as much as new technology elevates this beast’s performance driving experience—to the tune of around 500 horsepower—so does old technology in BMW M3 generations of yore.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
While the home itself is relatively new, the design brought in tons of elements that connect it to days of yore—far before Chaplin and Francis came into the picture.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 June 2025
The present-day Affleck and titular accountant from The Accountant 2 seems to briefly reach out and touch the Sad Affleck of days of yore in this final memory, his eyes almost misty and voice quiet.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
But as much as new technology elevates this beast’s performance driving experience—to the tune of around 500 horsepower—so does old technology in BMW M3 generations of yore.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for of yore
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“Of yore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yore. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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