time of year

noun phrase

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

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The Panthers are pretty darn healthy this time of year compared to many teams, and that has undoubtedly helped. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026 Temperatures are expected to climb to around 57 degrees on Tuesday, compared to Kansas City’s typical high of 38 degrees for this time of year. Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026 McDermid’s book promises to reflect on all the things that make winter such a strange, difficult, beautiful time of year. Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026 Zermatt has earned its reputation for untrustworthy weather – the valley can get completely socked in at any time of year. Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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