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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And while the museum offers ample insight into the Cartagena of yore, NINHA provides guests with a glimpse into the daily lives of Indigenous citizens today.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The romcom dreamboat of yore has been replaced by a diabolical presence eager to send us all to hell.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Enjoy a concert of sentimental moments and vintage holiday magic reminiscent of the TV Christmas specials of yore.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
Remembering the internet of yore remains, somewhat ironically, one of the web’s favorite pastimes.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The romcom dreamboat of yore has been replaced by a diabolical presence eager to send us all to hell.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Enjoy a concert of sentimental moments and vintage holiday magic reminiscent of the TV Christmas specials of yore.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
Remembering the internet of yore remains, somewhat ironically, one of the web’s favorite pastimes.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Of yore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yore. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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