time of year

noun phrase

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

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Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 80s, slightly above the metro’s average of 77 degrees for this time of year. Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2025 But what makes the series so closely tied to this time of year? Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Sep. 2025 Fall is also a time of year when many cultures and regions host festivals. Ronny Maye, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025 Inspired by the colors of the season—browns and coppers reminiscent of dry leaves falling on the ground and the sunsets of this time of year—this makeup style brings a stunning warmth to the face. María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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