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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Murphy said the winter forecast predicts more dry weather, though the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal outlook predicted above-average temperatures with equal chances of precipitation above or below average levels.
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Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
And that’s where quality seasonal liqueurs come in.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Total deposits reached $11.59 billion, up from $10.97 billion at the end of 2023, with an increase in consumer deposits and seasonal municipal deposits.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The earlier release plays to our collective nostalgia and is backed by data showing that limited-edition seasonal offerings drive foot traffic and online engagement.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Melissa Chan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
And that’s where quality seasonal liqueurs come in.
—Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Total deposits reached $11.59 billion, up from $10.97 billion at the end of 2023, with an increase in consumer deposits and seasonal municipal deposits.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
The earlier release plays to our collective nostalgia and is backed by data showing that limited-edition seasonal offerings drive foot traffic and online engagement.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for seasonal
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“Seasonal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seasonal. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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