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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But unlike the eras of yore, VII’s ages are presented and play almost as distinct games. —

Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025 With these, as with ties—which women as coolly earnest as Toni Morrison and Julia Roberts and as punk as Janelle Monáe have worn—defer to the airport-style photos of yore. —

Julian Randall, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025 In times of yore, the Christmas/Hanukkah/ Kwanzaa season meant that politics and world affairs took a back seat to the turkey, trimmings and festive celebrations. —

Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Back in the days of yore, language translation was a highly specialized profession, critical for coordinating diplomacy or international trade. —

Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for of yore