centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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Today it’s known as Lake Elmo, and the village this weekend is celebrating its centennial, complete with a fireworks display.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Vox Dei depicts these 100-year old images in a new light — literally, which is a fitting way to celebrate the centennial of the building, Roberson said.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Reservoir has also outlined plans for a celebration of Davis’ centennial in 2026.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Rauschenberg is the focus of several upcoming museum shows in honor of the artist’s centennial year.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Vox Dei depicts these 100-year old images in a new light — literally, which is a fitting way to celebrate the centennial of the building, Roberson said.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Reservoir has also outlined plans for a celebration of Davis’ centennial in 2026.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 10 Sep. 2025
Rauschenberg is the focus of several upcoming museum shows in honor of the artist’s centennial year.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for centennial
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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