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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The end of the year calls for reflection, and what better place to start than by looking back on all of the celebrity outfits PEOPLE readers couldn’t get enough of in 2025?
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
This is great news for shoppers because now is the time to find the best deals of the year on outdoor essentials, like comfy accent chairs, spacious dining sets, and durable storage.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The changes were made as scrutiny of the Hope Florida program and its nonprofit support foundation intensified over the course of the year, ultimately leading to an ongoing Leon County grand jury investigation.
—Jeffrey Schweers Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
Rainstorms and a widespread power outage dampened what is typically the most important shopping week of the year for many San Francisco retailers.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
This is great news for shoppers because now is the time to find the best deals of the year on outdoor essentials, like comfy accent chairs, spacious dining sets, and durable storage.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
The changes were made as scrutiny of the Hope Florida program and its nonprofit support foundation intensified over the course of the year, ultimately leading to an ongoing Leon County grand jury investigation.
—Jeffrey Schweers Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
Rainstorms and a widespread power outage dampened what is typically the most important shopping week of the year for many San Francisco retailers.
—Da Lin, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2025
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“Of the year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20year. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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