time of year

noun phrase

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

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While this puts a literal damper on vacation plans, locals celebrate this time of year, as it is needed for keeping the lush foliage and crops at their best. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026 While the towns serve as cozy getaways during the quieter winter months—with historic inns like High Hampton Resort and Old Edwards Inn and Spa—spring is the underrated time of year for this mountain escape. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 Temperatures across the region are expected to be in the mid-60s to low 70s on Sunday, with a forecast of 71 degrees in the metro, which is close to normal for this time of year. Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026 Those leaves turn a brilliant gold in the fall, lighting up the forests along the Byway, but the groves are impressive at just about any time of year. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 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 12 May. 2026.

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