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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Harley Quinn from Joker: Folie a Deux Getty Images Lady Gaga’s take on the DC villain is more subtle (though, a bit grittier) than the Harley Quinns of yore. —Loren Savini, Allure, 6 Sep. 2024

Not as in the repeal-and-replace debates of yore, but in a fresher take from Republican lawmakers who say key parts of the ACA cost taxpayers too much and provide incentive for fraud. —Julie Appleby | Kff Health News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2024

Experts say the buck-an-oyster deal of yore is all but dead, with some noting restaurants have hiked prices as high as $2.50 apiece. —Erika Tulfo, CNN, 11 Aug. 2024

In light of the current crop of models featuring the latest BMW M design—massive kidney grilles, massive wheels, and well, massive everything—the more restrained BMW era of yore feels like a long time ago. —Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 31 July 2024