as in past
the events or experience of former times
the simple games of yesteryear that kept children entertained for hours
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Recent Examples of yesteryear
The store also offers vintage cake plates, sugar and creamers, cookie jars to help customers pay a nod to yesteryear.
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
While the look reads glamorous or vintage, it’s not meant to connect to yesteryear’s femininity.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Ever since Spurrier lit up scoreboards, Florida fans have yearned for yesteryear.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Positional value, as the running backs of yesteryear would tell you, can change drastically over time.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
While the look reads glamorous or vintage, it’s not meant to connect to yesteryear’s femininity.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Ever since Spurrier lit up scoreboards, Florida fans have yearned for yesteryear.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Positional value, as the running backs of yesteryear would tell you, can change drastically over time.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for yesteryear
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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.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The narrative moves between Rose’s current life and her past with Ron.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Yesteryear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesteryear. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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