of yore
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There had been a feeling in some quarters that Ireland were not quite the force of yore, and an opening day defeat in Paris did not bode well.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
I’d been hesitant about my decision to stay outside of the downtown area, but as the band conjured a Charleston of yore, I knew I’d made the right choice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
Thousands flock to its parade of cowboys on horseback, antique cars and floats featuring oil pumps -- a hat tip to the Wild West of yore.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
The series wisely taps some familiar faces from Bravo shows of yore, tossing “Housewives” progenies Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Gia Giudice and Brooks Marks into the batter before adding a few special ingredients.
From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025
I ascended it now, in lighter boots than of yore, and tapped in my old way at the door of Miss Havisham’s room.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
![]()