Synonyms

of old

Idioms

Formerly, long since, at an earlier time, as in In days of old the whole town turned out to watch the parade. This somewhat archaic idiom dates from about 1400.

Example Sentences

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A couple of old screech owls swooped up a hedgerow, looking for mice.

From Literature

Flopears wore a patchwork shirt made out of old Bull Durham sacks.

From Literature

Lines of old corn stubble planted in some earlier year rode the eroding rises.

From Literature

A possible justification for their premium is that tech companies enjoy better synergies than conglomerates of old.

From The Wall Street Journal

So he can rely on his old instincts, and he's back looking like the Hamilton of old.

From BBC

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