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 Cougars have brought in six offensive transfers so far, including three receivers and UC Davis quarterback Caden Pinnock, who was the Big Sky freshman of the year in 2025.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Fertilizer is also usually not necessary at this time of the year and will only need to be added again when your plants start to produce new growth in spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Tuffy’s performance just about shut down what Eagles (9-12-1) head coach Katie Crowley called maybe their most complete game of the year yet.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
This was the 25th launch of the year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Fertilizer is also usually not necessary at this time of the year and will only need to be added again when your plants start to produce new growth in spring.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Tuffy’s performance just about shut down what Eagles (9-12-1) head coach Katie Crowley called maybe their most complete game of the year yet.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
This was the 25th launch of the year.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Of the year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20year. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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