as in past
the events or experience of former times
the simple games of yesteryear that kept children entertained for hours
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For a touch of yesteryear in your kitchen, Smeg appliances hold a special place in our retro-loving hearts.
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Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2025
Shoppers of all ages share an affection for yesteryear.
—Simon Hathaway, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In some cases, events that generate more interest in a player from baseball’s yesteryears can be a real boon, too.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
For a touch of yesteryear in your kitchen, Smeg appliances hold a special place in our retro-loving hearts.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2025
Shoppers of all ages share an affection for yesteryear.
—Simon Hathaway, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In some cases, events that generate more interest in a player from baseball’s yesteryears can be a real boon, too.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 14 May 2025
For a touch of yesteryear in your kitchen, Smeg appliances hold a special place in our retro-loving hearts.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
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past
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Calvin Harris dribbled inside the penalty area and was taken down, then as Rapids players pleaded for a penalty and Atlanta defenders looked to the referee to deny it, Navarro drove a ball past keeper Brad Guzan’s feet.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
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The season 3 finale wraps with a medical miracle, a potential departure, and a surprise visitor from Maggie's past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesteryear. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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