seasonal
adjective
sea·son·al
ˈsē-zᵊn-əl 
ˈsēz-nəl
1
: of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
seasonal storms
2
: affected or caused by seasonal need or availability
seasonal industries
Examples of seasonal in a Sentence
The rise in gas prices is seasonal.
The store hires seasonal workers during the holidays.
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Data reported so far by the CDC from testing labs suggests that this winter's record surge of influenza is being driven by seasonal strains of the virus, not human-to-human spread of a bird flu strain.
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025
More research is needed to support these findings, but honey alone is not likely to stop your seasonal allergies.3
Plus, the honey would need to be created within several miles of your home, Stefanski said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2025
New Lobster dishes tied to the seasonal meal deal include Lobster & Shrimp Linguini, Garlic Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and a Lobster Roll.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers in the city have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year, according to Labor Department figures not adjusted for seasonal factors.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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Alexander Tin, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2025
More research is needed to support these findings, but honey alone is not likely to stop your seasonal allergies.3
Plus, the honey would need to be created within several miles of your home, Stefanski said.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2025
New Lobster dishes tied to the seasonal meal deal include Lobster & Shrimp Linguini, Garlic Butter-Poached Maine Lobster, Lobster Mac & Cheese, and a Lobster Roll.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers in the city have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year, according to Labor Department figures not adjusted for seasonal factors.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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