of the year
idiom
—used to say that something or someone is the best of its kind in a specific year
the movie/teacher/rookie of the year
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The win came just minutes after the song cinched the award for record of the year!
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Lamar, a Los Angeles native, had a big night, also taking home the award for record of the year.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The 26-year-old, up for a total of six awards at the ceremony including best new artist and album of the year, made her debut on the Grammys’ stage with Sunday night‘s performance.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
That means Beyoncé is only the fourth Black woman to win album of the year at the Grammys.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Lamar, a Los Angeles native, had a big night, also taking home the award for record of the year.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
The 26-year-old, up for a total of six awards at the ceremony including best new artist and album of the year, made her debut on the Grammys’ stage with Sunday night‘s performance.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
That means Beyoncé is only the fourth Black woman to win album of the year at the Grammys.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Of the year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20year. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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