time of year

noun phrase

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

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Denver Water reports that reservoirs across the system are currently 83% full, slightly below the typical 87% average for this time of year, but still considered stable given the circumstances. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2025 Miller noted freighters are typically the only vessels on open waters during this time of year. Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025 Christmas is such a special time of year with meaningful traditions, sparkling decorations, and plenty of time spent with family and friends. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 While this time of year certainly calls for relaxation after the Christmas rush, many of us are already thinking ahead to 2026. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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