as in pasts
the events or experience of former times
the simple games of yesteryear that kept children entertained for hours
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yesteryears
Noun
-
There, lost souls like the mysterious Herald Loomis (Joshua Boone) seek refuge and reckon with their complicated pasts.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026 -
The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this type of song will never go out of style.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Today, as in all of mankind’s yesterdays, guarantees this song will never go out of style.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Last week, the fellows presented their culturally sustainable materials that center Black community histories and lineages for young learners ages 3-7.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Since New York’s humane pet shop law went into effect, three stores with troubling histories have moved to Connecticut.—
Annie Hornish,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Yesteryears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yesteryears. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
