YESTERDAY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

yesterday

noun

Definition of yesterday

as in past

the events or experience of former times my grandparents are always reminiscing about yesterday

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Set the scene Like the city, The Peninsula Istanbul's design is a delightful dialogue between past and present.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
His arrival will force Violette to confront hidden truths of her troubled past filled with hidden truths.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026

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