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
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025
In homage to both Sin City’s centenary and McLaren’s sensational Formula 1 race results thus far, the British marque has just revealed Project Viva.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2025
In 2017, Col&MacArthur began work on a line of watches marking the centenary of World War I — one of which was presented to French president Emmanuel Macron.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
McQueen is getting in on the art deco centenary action, shooting its 2025 holiday campaign at Eltham Palace in southeast London, an architectural gem built in 1936 that now belongs to the charity English Heritage.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Centenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centenary. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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