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or fête
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as in event
a social gathering
the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete
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2
as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty
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or fête
as in to honor
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations
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Recent Examples of fete
Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The fete will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Related Stories Simon Cook, CEO of Lions, the festival’s parent company, also pointed to Apple’s singular role in influencing consumer behavior with its trailblazing devices in detailing the decision to fete the Apple veteran this year.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Noun
This Saturday, Cortez will celebrate five years in the pop-up arena with an anniversary fete at brewery Chapman Crafted in Orange.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
The fete will be held at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Earlier that same day, many of the students were feted at an awards ceremony as proud parents cheered on.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Related Stories Simon Cook, CEO of Lions, the festival’s parent company, also pointed to Apple’s singular role in influencing consumer behavior with its trailblazing devices in detailing the decision to fete the Apple veteran this year.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The annual celebration was established by El Centro de Ayuda over 20 years ago as a way to curb gang violence in the 1990s.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Knicks fan Pierre said, wearing a gold chain with a platano charm (a good-luck symbol honoring Dominican player Karl-Anthony Towns).—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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With nearly 50 years on the airwaves across syndicated radio, television and film, Cody was honored with a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in the fall of 2024.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Kelli’s speech at the party isn’t helping Shamea’s case, either.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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That means the top two candidates advance regardless of their party in the nation's most populous state.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Police said the gunfire erupted after a foot chase and assault involving two rival groups at the festival, according to WTOL 11.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Baltimore's 2026 Pride Week will culminate with the annual parade and festival this weekend, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The October bash was hosted by the bride's parents, Baria and Ramzi Alamuddin, at the historic Danesfield House Hotel and Spa 40 miles outside London in Buckinghamshire.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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After Lestat finagles his way into becoming the King Raj of Mardi Gras in 1940, the vampire trio throws an extravagant bash that ends in a bloodbath.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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The controversy is unlikely to overshadow this week’s festivities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The festivities were held at the terrace bar nine floors above Times Square at the Edition Hotel, and anyone sneaking in an illicit cigarette out on the balcony gets treated to a giant Wicked billboard flashing in LEDs.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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This reception by fans in New York City was much different from another key sporting event this year – the College Football National Championship.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The reception welcomed participants in the Route 66 Centennial Caravan, a once-in-a-lifetime journey traversing all eight states connected by the Mother Road while highlighting preservation successes and future challenges facing the historic corridor.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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