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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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variants
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
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
While modern-day Junkanoo appears to be a fun-loving mix of tradition and tourist fete, its colorful vibrancy has deep origins premised in Black liberation.
—Sasha C. Wells / Made By History, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Only 26 months ago, Mr. Zelensky was feted in Washington as a warrior for democracy, invited to address a joint meeting of Congress and applauded by Democrats and Republicans alike for standing up to bald aggression by a murderous foe.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The joke came after the SAG Awards’ introduction featured a clip set in the Hacks universe, playing up the idea of an alternate reality in which the HBO comedy’s Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) brainstorms her approach to hosting the actors’ fete.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2025
While modern-day Junkanoo appears to be a fun-loving mix of tradition and tourist fete, its colorful vibrancy has deep origins premised in Black liberation.
—Sasha C. Wells / Made By History, TIME, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
In November, the two were feted with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award, one of several Governors’ Awards honors.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2025
Only 26 months ago, Mr. Zelensky was feted in Washington as a warrior for democracy, invited to address a joint meeting of Congress and applauded by Democrats and Republicans alike for standing up to bald aggression by a murderous foe.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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Experience highlights from Day 2 of the festival through the lens of Miami Herald visual journalist Matias J. Ocner.—
Miami Herald Newsroom,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Prior to heading to the center, however, the display will stop at several cherry blossom festivals, where attendees can add their own touch to the 10-foot wide and 7-foot tall model.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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This year, Gracie Abrams was honored with the inaugural Songwriter of the Year award, which was presented to her by Victoria Monét.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
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
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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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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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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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The president's criticism of Berlin has compelled Germany to increase funding for its military forces and infrastructure, which critics say are in a bad state of affairs.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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To Draft Women Into the Military Amid Greenland, Russia Tensions Europe Split on Defense Plan Amid Russia Threat Greenland governs its own domestic affairs, but Copenhagen decides on foreign and defense policy.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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