centenary
noun
ˈsen-tə-ˌner-ē
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A centenary, like its cousin centennial, is an anniversary. Thus, the year 2013 may mark the centenary of a town's founding, and the year-long calendar of public events that the town sponsors for the occasion—that is, the celebration of the anniversary—can also be called a centenary. Individuals have their own centenaries, which usually celebrate their births; thus, Gerald Ford's centenary will occur in 2013, and John Kennedy's in 2017. And if you live long enough to be a centenarian, you'll be around to join the celebrations.
Examples of centenary in a Sentence
Zadie Smith, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
In tandem with Chenier’s centenary, the Rolling Stones may be preparing a new record – a follow-up to 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
—Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 25 June 2025
Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic celebrated the centenary of Pierre Boulez’s birth with an extravagance of sonic invention and dance.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
The memorial is expected to be unveiled in 2026, marking what would have been the late Queen’s centenary.
—Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
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“Centenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centenary. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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