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 Why not stay and stand up for what’s real, for what really matters, than flee to a fake memory of a rose-colored yesteryear? Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Aug. 2025 Designed and produced by creative partner Callen, each room offers a unique theme to transport guests back to yesteryear. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Smeg Retro Style Aesthetic Drip Coffee Machine $260 Amazon Specs For a touch of yesteryear in your kitchen, Smeg appliances hold a special place in our retro-loving hearts. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 20 June 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 See All Example Sentences for yesteryear
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  • Even though it's not shown very much, there was trepidation on my end as well, especially with my past and everything.
    Kristen Baldwin September 2, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Huma Sulaiman Design’s captivating spaces are a study in contrasts—dark and light, past and present, crisp lines and soft curves.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesteryear. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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