of old

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formal + literary

: in the past : in a time that was long ago

in (the) days of old

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This three-inns-in-one concept at Nantucket Resort Collection is situated in the heart of old town Nantucket, walking distance to the best beaches, shopping, and dining on the island. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 No Room For Blue features nine new songs that explore King’s inner journeys to let go of old love and overcome addiction. — John D. Luerssen, SPIN, 7 July 2026 Kindred Lubeck, who designed Swift’s engagement ring, had her $100,000 of inventory sell out immediately after the engagement—and brought back the popularity of old-mine-cut diamonds. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 July 2026 Beauty in the freshness of youth is not the same as beauty in the majesty of old age. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for of old

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