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

One week in, that was the most impressive performance of the year, a complete destruction including more than 600 yards of offense. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The Royals will finish their home stand with three games against the Diamondbacks, then head to Boston for the start of their final road trip of the year. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

This comic novel is set in a hysterical vision of the year 2045, in which what was once the United States has been split apart by a civil war between liberals and a MAGA-like rebel group. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, took part in stretching and individual drills during the portion of practice that was open to reporters. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for of the year

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