centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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Watts was hired in 2024 to research, write and share the 100-year history of the forest preserve district for its centennial celebration in 2025.
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The late Queen was born on April 21, 1926, and on her posthumous centennial, the Prince and Princess of Wales honored her in a new picture tribute shared to social media.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Founding and Future of the Schomburg Collection, which commemorates the centennial of the New York Public Library’s acquisition of Arturo Schomburg’s collection.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
American Airlines celebrated 100 years of flights during a celebration at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, one of several centennial events held at major hubs across the country.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The late Queen was born on April 21, 1926, and on her posthumous centennial, the Prince and Princess of Wales honored her in a new picture tribute shared to social media.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The Founding and Future of the Schomburg Collection, which commemorates the centennial of the New York Public Library’s acquisition of Arturo Schomburg’s collection.
—Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
American Airlines celebrated 100 years of flights during a celebration at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, one of several centennial events held at major hubs across the country.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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