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at this time of year vs at this time of the year

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'At this time of year' is more general and can be used in any year, while 'at this time of the year' is more specific to the current year. The choice between the two phrases depends on the level of specificity you'd like to convey.
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at this time of year

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a particular time of the year without specifying the exact year. It is a general expression.

Examples:

  • At this time of year, the weather is usually very cold.
  • I always feel nostalgic at this time of year.
  • May 11, 2024 ... "Aurora Borealis!? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within your kitchen!?" · Comments ...
  • Oct 19, 2011 ... Hello everybody! Which of these sentences is correct: There aren't any fruits at this time of year. OR There aren't any fruits in this time ...
  • Aug 3, 2014 ... Aurora Borealis? At this time of year? At this time of day? In this part of the country? Localized ENTIRELY within your kitchen?
  • Feb 24, 2020 ... It's pouring with rain which is unusual at this time of year but climate change is affecting Kenya's normal weather patterns. Many thanks in ...
  • 'At This Time of Year' is a brand new collection of seasonal songs from Siobhan Miller. The songs are a mixture of contemporary folk, ...
  • Feb 15, 2024 ... But at this time of year, when you see a vineyard that looks like this, you know what's happening: Non-organic vineyard rows. There's no ...
  • Oct 11, 2024 ... 337 likes, 4 comments - camerongardens on October 11, 2024: "It's the light, as well, at this time of year on all the different topiaries, ...
  • May 12, 2024 ... At this time of year, we honor and celebrate the mothers and women in our lives. I recently asked one of my sons to describe his mom.
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... I love pumpkins at this time of year and in my new raised bed organic garden I planted wide variety of pumpkins , gourds and squashes.
  • Jul 27, 2024 ... I have never received a skunk this small at this time of year. I've also never removed that many fly eggs from an animal so tiny.

Alternatives:

  • during this season
  • at this time of the season
  • at this time of the month
  • at this time of the day
  • at this time of the week

at this time of the year

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific time of the current year. It adds a level of specificity compared to 'at this time of year.'

Examples:

  • At this time of the year, many people are planning their summer vacations.
  • I always reflect on my achievements at this time of the year.
  • Feb 24, 2020 ... I've just come across the following phrase and wonder if 'at this time of the year' would work too: It's still early when Leroy Minor heads into ...
  • Apr 12, 2006 ... 2) It rains a lot at this time of the year. Which sounds better to your ears? I wonder whether these two do not mean the same.
  • May 11, 2024 ... At this time of the year, at this time of day, in this country, while I'm eating my first outdoor meal of the year? Yes! Did I see it? No.
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... u/FitError2217 avatar · FitError2217. • 2mo ago •. I've often gone at this time of the year. It's my favorite. Season. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply ...
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... At this time of the year, on beautiful mornings like this, when I walk into my living room and see my desk bathed in chilly sunshine, my ...
  • Feb 20, 2024 ... r/Palworld - Why are there volcano sounds? At this time of the year. 3 upvotes · 7 comments ...
  • Happiest at this time of the year! ❤️ #favouritefestival #ganapatibappa #ganapatibappamorya.
  • Apr 24, 2024 ... r/simpsonsshitposting - At this time of the year? 471 upvotes · 6 comments ...
  • Aug 27, 2020 ... At this time of the year, when the grass is wheat colour, you distinctly notice how well-camouflaged lions are with their surroundings.
  • Oct 20, 2024 ... Is it okay if i start CS50X at this time of the year? CS50x. (Oct 2024) Im thinking of starting the course but im afraid i wont be able to ...

Alternatives:

  • at this point in the year
  • at this time in the year
  • at this time of year
  • during this time of the year
  • during this period of the year

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