of yore
idiom
literary
: of the past
in days of yore
The great composers of yore performed for kings and queens.
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Old pictures and maps that show the Boone of yore hang in the front parlor, serving as nostalgic reminders for those of us who still refer to streets and landmarks by what they were once called and also as helpful background for visitors.
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Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The solution is not to stop building customer applications or training models, but rather to accept that the security assessments of yore, designed around very predictable, standardized security experiences, won’t cut it.
—Ruth Foxe Blader, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There are grand chandeliers in the lounge and the dining room, a pub-style tavern, and antique-style wallpaper and decor reminiscent of Great Lakes luxury liners of yore.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
What about inviting another local race hustler of yore – Henry Rogers?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
The solution is not to stop building customer applications or training models, but rather to accept that the security assessments of yore, designed around very predictable, standardized security experiences, won’t cut it.
—Ruth Foxe Blader, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There are grand chandeliers in the lounge and the dining room, a pub-style tavern, and antique-style wallpaper and decor reminiscent of Great Lakes luxury liners of yore.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
What about inviting another local race hustler of yore – Henry Rogers?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Of yore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yore. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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