yore

noun

ˈyȯr How to pronounce yore (audio)
Definition of yorenext
as in past
the events or experience of former times my favorite stories are about gallant knights and fair maidens in the days of yore

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Recent Examples of yore They’re not made of see-through plastic, though the neon colors—Techno Red, Remix Green, and Rhythm Blue—absolutely call to mind the nascent, and a bit more edgy, PlayStation of yore. — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 Instead of the swag bags of yore, some companies are appealing to users by running promotions for the most basic daily necessities. — Jason Parham, Wired News, 27 May 2026 My final note on type relates to variable type, which resembles a smart build-out of Adobe's Multiple Master technology of yore. — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026 The crowd ranges, Daisy says, from people around her age and younger up through to veterans of the great ecstasy age of yore. — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for yore
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  • There are also a few cheeky nods to the area's Old West past, including saloon nights with live music and card games and outdoor firepits for roasting marshmallows.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Much of Disney’s studio showcase focused on sequels of franchises past and present.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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