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season creep

British  

noun

  1. the gradual changing in the length of the seasons, as demonstrated by earlier flowering of plants, etc, thought by many to be caused by climate change

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Season creep is creepier than ever.

From Seattle Times

Spooky festivities have also expanded, part of what’s sometimes called “season creep.”

From Los Angeles Times

Originally coined to describe the effects of climate change, season creep now also refers to “Santa Baby” in September and pumpkin spice on Independence Day.

From Los Angeles Times

About that holiday shopping season creep.

From Forbes

But while the market for delightful hints of ginger and nutmeg may be near full penetration, there is also evidence of “pumpkin spice season creep,” the analysts report.

From Time

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