of old

idiom

formal + literary
: in the past : in a time that was long ago
in (the) days of old

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And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 He’s been piling up 5-star talent, and Texas is blossoming into the powerhouse of old. David Whitley, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 But The Count of Monte Cristo, with its familiar, back-to-basics story and its successful merging of old and new, can perhaps point us in the right direction. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024 Clooney met the moment in a mixture of old and new boho. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for of old 

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“Of old.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20old. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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