Definition of anniversary
anniversaries
1 : the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event a wedding anniversary; broadly : a date that follows such an event by a specified period of time measured in units other than years the 6-month anniversary of the accident
2 : the celebration of an anniversary
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Examples of anniversary in a Sentence
the anniversary of the invasion
The exhibit will close on the 100th anniversary of the artist's death.
Recent Examples of anniversary from the Web
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Six years ago, timed with the Apollo 11 anniversary, NASA published a thorough document, How to Protect and Preserve the Historic and Scientific Value of U.S. Government Lunar Artifacts, offering safeguards for future moon ventures.
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In April 2015, the three of them attended the 40th anniversary of John Wooden’s last championship team at U.C.L.A., one that Brett played on.
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Adonis teamed with Eli Drake against NFL alum Moose and NFL free agent DeAngelo Williams (in his debut match) at Slammiversary XV, the company’s 15th anniversary show on Sunday, July 2 on pay-per-view from the Impact Zone.
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Want to commemorate a special anniversary, memorialize a family member or honor someone — including yourself — for being a vital member of the community?
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But as the seventh anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Act approaches Friday, a coalition of progressive groups is pushing the party to get back on offense.
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The Birmingham Business Hall of Fame is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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The club's website announced their newest additions have officially joined the club and are set to make their home debut against Celtic on July 29, for a showpiece game at the Stadium of Light to mark its 20th anniversary.
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Lincoln Park Zoo commemorated the Women's Board's 40th anniversary with an elegant black-tie gala on July 14.
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ANNIVERSARY Defined for English Language Learners
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: a date that is remembered or celebrated because a special or notable event occurred on that date in a previous year
ANNIVERSARY Defined for Kids
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anniversaries
: a date remembered or celebrated every year because of something special that happened on it in an earlier year a wedding anniversary
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