as in past
the events or experience of former times
my grandparents are always reminiscing about yesterday
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Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago’s past.
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Some of the town’s earliest inhabitants are buried at the cemetery, giving a glimpse into the state’s colonial past.
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“Yesterday.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesterday. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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