centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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The 2028 Oscars, marking the ceremony’s centennial, will be held on Sunday, March 5.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The collectibles are just one part of the Central Library's year-long centennial celebration.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Orlando Shakes presented Denée Benton, Orlando Family Stage danced the night away with a centennial prom and Orlando Fringe has improv ahead.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Our local movie palace is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 31 Mar. 2026
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
The collectibles are just one part of the Central Library's year-long centennial celebration.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Orlando Shakes presented Denée Benton, Orlando Family Stage danced the night away with a centennial prom and Orlando Fringe has improv ahead.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Our local movie palace is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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