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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Recent Examples of yesteryear 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 Browse According to Category: Berkshires Hotels | Private Homes City: Richmond, Massachusetts Set upon a 20-acre bucolic hillside property, this restored Georgian-Federalist residence transports you to yesteryear—to 1792 to be exact. Laura Itzkowitz, Architectural Digest, 5 Mar. 2025 As a striker, Delap is a throwback to yesteryear, but with a deft touch. Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yesteryear
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  • Traveling El Camino Real affords a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the state’s past.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
  • But if Ballard is trying to build longevity, then giving its unit members shared pasts and trauma is a speedy table-setting method.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 July 2025

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“Yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesteryear. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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