holiday season
noun
US
: the time from late November through January when several holidays (such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year's Eve) happen
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And while the high-top Foamdome is scheduled to be reissued this holiday season, Nike is also using the momentum to introduce an entirely new model.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Google, Samsung, and the Android competition are forced to compress their Q3 schedules before rebuilding for the Q4 holiday season, while Apple demands carrier resources and dominates online sentiment.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
During the 1998 holiday season, Kelli and Joel celebrated the arrival of their second child, Ryan.
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Mariah Alanskas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
January brings the best prices for domestic flights as travel slows following the busy holiday season.
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Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
Google, Samsung, and the Android competition are forced to compress their Q3 schedules before rebuilding for the Q4 holiday season, while Apple demands carrier resources and dominates online sentiment.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
During the 1998 holiday season, Kelli and Joel celebrated the arrival of their second child, Ryan.
—
Mariah Alanskas,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
January brings the best prices for domestic flights as travel slows following the busy holiday season.
—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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“Holiday season.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holiday%20season. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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