time of year

noun phrase

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

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Its name comes from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Any time of year, a Southern tree bursting with colorful buds is a surefire way to make a statement in your landscape. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026 At this time of year, though, there’s plenty of light, and there’s plenty of heat. Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 19 June 2026 Christova says this kind of common green algae is found all over the region, especially this time of year. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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