centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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After long avoiding her father’s legacy following a tragic accident, she is invited to represent him at the Grand Ole Opry’s centennial Christmas celebration.
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
The folks at the Opry invite Gentry to represent her father in their centennial celebration at Christmas but for Gentry, the invitation is bittersweet.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
In honor of their centennial, this year’s Christmas Spectacular features a host of new surprises, including a cutting-edge sound system modeled after the immersive audio technology inside the Las Vegas Sphere that ensures the celebration sounds as bold and fresh as the Rockettes themselves.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
As Zootopia prepares for its centennial celebration, Judy uncovers some clues that suggest a snake infiltration.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
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Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
The folks at the Opry invite Gentry to represent her father in their centennial celebration at Christmas but for Gentry, the invitation is bittersweet.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
In honor of their centennial, this year’s Christmas Spectacular features a host of new surprises, including a cutting-edge sound system modeled after the immersive audio technology inside the Las Vegas Sphere that ensures the celebration sounds as bold and fresh as the Rockettes themselves.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
As Zootopia prepares for its centennial celebration, Judy uncovers some clues that suggest a snake infiltration.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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