time of year

noun phrase

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

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In the metro, temperatures are expected to reach around 67 degrees, above the 56-degree average for this time of year. — Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2026 Far from normal Although lower gas prices offer relief to motorists, prices are still historically high for this time of year, AAA's Diaz said. — Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 The annual fundraiser is a party, and unique among the many galas that hit the town this time of year. — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 8 Nov. 2026 Turning over a dead branch or log that remains intact may reveal a salamander or two any time of year. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2026.

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