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or fête
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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
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Even The White Lotus producers shot a scene from the island's famous fete for an upcoming episode.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The commander of Apollo 15, Scott walked on the moon, returned to Earth, and a few days later was feted by his neighbors at a welcome-home cookout.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Part of the honor is attributable to the Academy’s recent willingness to fete independent filmmakers, who are more likely to wear many hats on a project; indeed, Emilia Pérez director Jacques Audiard was nominated four times this year too.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Even The White Lotus producers shot a scene from the island's famous fete for an upcoming episode.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Talk show veteran Conan O’Brien was feted with the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Sunday in a lively production that blended accolades from numerous colleagues with occasional jabs at the Trump administration by participants — included the evening’s honoree.
—Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
The commander of Apollo 15, Scott walked on the moon, returned to Earth, and a few days later was feted by his neighbors at a welcome-home cookout.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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Britt has been targeted on 56 passes in his career and allowed 46 receptions for 453 yards (a 9.8 average), with no interceptions but just one TD allowed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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April 5 through July 27, with an exhibition reception from 5-7 p.m. May 3.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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This kind of big festival is really a super good opportunity to send this message.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The festival is opening with a female debut filmmaker for the first time in the shape of Amélie Bonnin’s Leave One Day, and seven of the 19 films in Competition are first-time Palme d’Or contenders.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Czapek & Cie Antarctique Tourbillon Czapek is honoring its 10th anniversary with the Antarctique Tourbillon powered by the watch brand’s in-house Caliber 9 with a flying tourbillon regulator.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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We’re really honored that the masses like our songs and concept.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to lake@orlandosentinel.com.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Recruit followed Owen Hendricks (Centineo), a CIA lawyer, who becomes involved in massive international conflicts with dangerous parties after an asset tries to expose their relationship to the agency.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2025
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The outlet reported that Sanchez had two engagement parties – one in Beverly Hills and another in Positano, Italy.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The day's festivities included a pageant commemorating the land runs of 1889 and 1893.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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The playful enthusiasm that his soldiers had hitherto displayed in martial training and sporty festivities, and the esprit de corps forged in their common cause, gave way to their bloodied corpses; the film’s depictions of their gory stillness, in full color, come as a shock.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Or, head back up to Santa Monica for a Mexican fiesta at Socalo.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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The daylong Latin fiesta is filled with musical stages, international food, folkloric dances and entertainment.—
Carl Juste,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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However, the Social Security Administration’s update is a positive development, said Bill Sweeney, senior vice president of government affairs at AARP.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Warren said Feinstein and Krista Whitaker, the Bears’ executive vice president of legal affairs and business/chief legal officer, had started preparing a contract weeks in advance of Poles’ eventual decision.—
Adam Jahns,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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