time of year

noun phrase

: period of the year : season
It's unusually hot for this time of year.

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The twin records are part of a broader December heat wave gripping Arizona and the Southwest, with temperatures running about 10 to 20 degrees above normal for this time of year. Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 While the region does not typically experience such low temperatures this time of year, such events are likely, assured National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Husted in a previous email to The Tennessean. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Dec. 2025 Lacy said the gathering was meant to offer comfort, encourage forgiveness and promote violence prevention, particularly during a time of year that can be especially difficult for grieving families. Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025 This time of year, a dress with stretch is especially appealing. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for time of year

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“Time of year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20of%20year. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.

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