of the year
idiom
—used to say that something or someone is the best of its kind in a specific year
the movie/teacher/rookie of the year
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Ausar Thompson notched a season-high 19 points to go along with four assists, nailed his first 3 of the year and was aggressive from the opening tip.
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Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the group's balance had again fallen to $2,823 at the end of the year.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
During this time of the year, these animals are very active.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Track Hurricane Melissa's path Could this be the last hurricane of the year?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2023, the group's balance had again fallen to $2,823 at the end of the year.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
During this time of the year, these animals are very active.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2025
Track Hurricane Melissa's path Could this be the last hurricane of the year?
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Of the year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20year. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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