of yesteryear

idiom

literary
: of the past : from a long time ago
the values of yesteryear
radio shows of yesteryear

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While most major countries, led by the U.S., continue to grow their government debt, the fiscal disasters of yesteryear are reporting budget surpluses. Dominic Pino, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025 On day one of Coachella 2025, Hailey Bieber hit up the 818 tequila outpost in an itty-bitty black halter minidress and kitten-heel thong sandals, a far cry from the low-slung cargo pants and baseball caps of yesteryear. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2025 For the first time in decades, interest rates are structurally higher and near-zero borrowing costs seem to be a phenomenon of yesteryear. Jenny Van Leeuwen Harrington, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025 Grandparents are no longer the frail, apple pie-baking elders of yesteryear. Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for of yesteryear

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“Of yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yesteryear. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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