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 as much as new technology elevates this beast’s performance driving experience—to the tune of around 500 horsepower—so does old technology in BMW M3 generations of yore.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
For instance, Bimbo takes as a given that the bimbos of yore were far savvier than they were given credit for.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Unlike the mountaineers of yore, Lucy guests have a choice of dining options, including the hotel’s nightly dinner—featuring the regional specialty, tonjiru (pork miso soup)—an on-location convenience store open 24/7, and a café offering coffee and soft serve next door.
—Olivia Young, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Gone are the dynastic days of yore, those 70 years from 1949 until 2019, when seven teams claimed 77% of the NBA’s championships.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
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Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
For instance, Bimbo takes as a given that the bimbos of yore were far savvier than they were given credit for.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Unlike the mountaineers of yore, Lucy guests have a choice of dining options, including the hotel’s nightly dinner—featuring the regional specialty, tonjiru (pork miso soup)—an on-location convenience store open 24/7, and a café offering coffee and soft serve next door.
—Olivia Young, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Gone are the dynastic days of yore, those 70 years from 1949 until 2019, when seven teams claimed 77% of the NBA’s championships.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for of yore
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“Of yore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20yore. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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