centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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Recently, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, held in Washington, DC, celebrated its centennial.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Related Articles Now celebrating its centennial, Draper’s company is the oldest American design firm that has been in continuous operation.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Anywhere on the Appalachian Trail Why now: America’s legendary 2,198-mile footpath offers practically endless section-hiking opportunities come summer, and this year the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the nonprofit devoted to protecting and managing the trail, celebrates its centennial.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Beachy, artsy, and rich in history, culture, and Mediterranean Revival charm, Boca Raton is a gem of South Florida—and with the city celebrating its centennial in 2025, there’s never been a better time to visit.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Related Articles Now celebrating its centennial, Draper’s company is the oldest American design firm that has been in continuous operation.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Anywhere on the Appalachian Trail Why now: America’s legendary 2,198-mile footpath offers practically endless section-hiking opportunities come summer, and this year the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the nonprofit devoted to protecting and managing the trail, celebrates its centennial.
—Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Beachy, artsy, and rich in history, culture, and Mediterranean Revival charm, Boca Raton is a gem of South Florida—and with the city celebrating its centennial in 2025, there’s never been a better time to visit.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 2 May 2025
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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