centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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The centennial of George Washington's inauguration in 1889 was marked by a parade, as were visits by several royal families in the 1800s and the 1900s.
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930 and will host a match commemorating the tournament's centennial in 2030, and Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930 and will host a match commemorating the tournament’s centennial in 2030, and Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Back in town, the Albuquerque Museum presents an excellent special exhibition related to Route 66’s centennial through January 3, 2027.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026
Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930 and will host a match commemorating the tournament's centennial in 2030, and Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034.
—CBS News, 15 June 2026
Uruguay hosted the first World Cup in 1930 and will host a match commemorating the tournament’s centennial in 2030, and Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup in 2034.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Back in town, the Albuquerque Museum presents an excellent special exhibition related to Route 66’s centennial through January 3, 2027.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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