as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the town is planning a year-long jubilee in celebration of its founding 200 years ago
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Recent Examples of jubilee
The jubilee began in earnest in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 2025—the anniversary of the shot heard round the world, marking the start of the war—with an early-morning battle reënactment, and very tasty cider doughnuts.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Royalcore With the second season of Bridgerton and the fifth season of The Crown, followed by Queen of England’s platinum jubilee, the TikTok community is inspired by all things royal in 2022.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The Bechtler is celebrating its 15th anniversary while the Gantt Center continues to celebrate its jubilee year and the Mint highlights diverse artistic expressions and cultural narratives.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Royalcore With the second season of Bridgerton and the fifth season of The Crown, followed by Queen of England’s platinum jubilee, the TikTok community is inspired by all things royal in 2022.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The Bechtler is celebrating its 15th anniversary while the Gantt Center continues to celebrate its jubilee year and the Mint highlights diverse artistic expressions and cultural narratives.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilee
Noun
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The death of medieval theocratic dictator of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei--a diabolical fanatic who pursued nuclear weapons--is a moment of celebration.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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Yes, celebrations are ahead for one of the more monotonous roster moves a team can make, and the Cowboys are gearing up to make a large handful this week.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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The festival received the La Jolla Traffic & Transportation Board’s support earlier this month.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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This full-day event, open to all festival badgeholders, will explore the enduring global obsession with stories of mystery, justice and deception, from prestige documentaries and investigative journalism to hit television series and chart-topping podcasts.—
William Earl,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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More than 8,000 athletes competed across the four events in 2025, and Little Rock Marathon Race Director Geneva Lamm says there are more than 12,000 registered for this year's festivities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The festivities will include food, drinks, a DJ and giveaways.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Jubilee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilee. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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