of the year

phrase

—used to say that something or someone is the best of its kind in a specific year

the movie/teacher/rookie of the year

Examples of of the year in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kenley Jansen struck out two in the final inning for his 15th save of the year. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Challenging Mater Dei in the Trinity League will be Santa Margarita, which won the Southern Section Division 2 title last year behind player of the year Ireland Real, a Texas commit who pounded more than 400 kills and had 150 digs. — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The film is projected to be completed by the end of the year and the filmmakers aim to debut at one of the major international film festivals in 2027. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

The French Open, as English speakers tend to call it, takes place during a traditionally splendid time of the year, when Parisians delight in the temperate air. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for of the year

• charioteer
• ritonavir
• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere