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
While the club's specialty is a roasted duck dinner (with a surprising choice of sauces including l'orange, mushroom, cherry jubilee, or apply brandy), that isn't the origin of the name.
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Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
The last jubilee held under two different popes was in the year 1700, when Innocent XII opened the Holy Year that was then closed by Clement XI.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The official tasting notes describe cherries jubilee, butterscotch, roasted applewood, white pepper, and fresh pecan on the palate, with marjoram, pink peppercorn, and black cardamom on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Hot on the heels of its New York counterpart’s golden jubilee, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas has opened its doors in the tony Turtle Creek neighborhood.
—Anne Lee Phillips, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
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Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
The last jubilee held under two different popes was in the year 1700, when Innocent XII opened the Holy Year that was then closed by Clement XI.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
The official tasting notes describe cherries jubilee, butterscotch, roasted applewood, white pepper, and fresh pecan on the palate, with marjoram, pink peppercorn, and black cardamom on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2025
Hot on the heels of its New York counterpart’s golden jubilee, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas has opened its doors in the tony Turtle Creek neighborhood.
—Anne Lee Phillips, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilee
Noun
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Woodward and McNeela are both captains who enjoyed Marist’s celebration on senior night.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Designed by architects Jørgen Bo and Wilhlem Wohlert, the structure, on the grounds of an old villa, is as much a celebration of the outdoors as the art inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Ticket discounts end Wednesday, and full-price tickets will be on sale while supplies last, according to the festival website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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Bentley and Kwedar will also develop a slate with up-and-coming filmmakers selected from the world’s top festivals and film schools.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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In anticipation of Zohran Mamdani’s appearance, the Otis Bantum gymnasium had been decorated with the makeshift festivity of a school dance.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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The actress posted a carousel of images to Instagram commemorating her birthday festivities with her friends and boyfriend Danny Ramirez.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Jubilee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilee. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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