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or fête
1
as in reception
a social gathering
the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete
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2
as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty
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or fête
as in to honor
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations
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Recent Examples of fete
Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The duo were all smiles for the fete, which has drawn industry heavyweights from across the entertainment world, including Saturday Night Live cast members and writers past and present, superstar musicians and A-List actors, directors and producers.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
He was feted with the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival in 1989 for his performance in the thriller.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
According to data provided by the Broadway League, in its 31 weeks on Broadway so far, Oh, Mary! has played to full capacity for 27 — a rare fete for a play, and even more for a new title that's not a long-running hit like Wicked, The Lion King or Hamilton.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
The duo were all smiles for the fete, which has drawn industry heavyweights from across the entertainment world, including Saturday Night Live cast members and writers past and present, superstar musicians and A-List actors, directors and producers.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Hosted in the label’s Melrose boutique in Los Angeles, the soiree feted the company’s spring 2025 collection.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
He was feted with the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin Film Festival in 1989 for his performance in the thriller.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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Gaga concludes by promising to not do Joker 3, referencing the terrible reception to Joker: Folie à Deux, including a recent Razzie Award.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Across six seasons, Brown has 322 receptions for 3,735 yards and 28 touchdowns in 74 career games.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Combs is the Windy City festival’s first-ever country closer, while TWICE is the first K-pop girl group to headline.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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Bodhi Tree also will participate in the Music en la Calle festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in City Heights.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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How does Jaji balance honoring traditional Afghan recipes while introducing modern techniques and diaspora influences?—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Rahm isn’t the first to honor his nation with his food choices at the prestigious dinner.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Coordinate Non-Event Marketing Integrated marketing keeps the event benefits going.—
Karolyn Raphael,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Koster previously won silver in the event at the 2015 European Indoor Championships and had finished second in her qualifying race before the incident in the final this weekend.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Is the issue with your party age or a lack of vision?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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The election will see Carney face off against a sharp career politician, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, whose party has lost its huge lead in opinion polls in recent weeks.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since announcing her move, she’s been documenting her efforts to immerse herself in Ireland’s festivities, including at the national St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, which is attended by roughly 500,000 people, according to the Associated Press.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Eustis Mayor Willie Hawkins will open the festivities with the reading of a proclamation in front of the school, followed by historical tours, performances, games, food, music and art.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stroll through dazzling displays, shop at the holiday market, and catch holiday movies, fiestas and special events.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
17 Dec. 2024
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Location: Bojangles Coliseum Time: 8pm Tickets: $82 Feb. 16: Banda MS One of the most popular banda groups from Mexico will turn the Uptown NBA arena into a fiesta.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
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However, an internal affairs investigation was opened into Proctor as a result of the testimony at Read’s trial.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The current state of science and our preparedness to deal with public health threats seems very reminiscent of the state of affairs during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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