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or fête
1
as in reception
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 festival
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
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest nights celebrating Black pop culture, the fete drew celebrities like Keke Palmer, Shaboozey, Tyler Perry, Jennifer Hudson and more.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
President Trump is returning from a Middle East trip where he was feted by foreign leaders to find his legislative agenda on shaky ground on Capitol Hill.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 May 2025
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Noun
This year, the four-wheel fete (running May 23 through 25) has brought Broad Arrow Auctions into its orbit for a two-day sale.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
One of the biggest nights celebrating Black pop culture, the fete drew celebrities like Keke Palmer, Shaboozey, Tyler Perry, Jennifer Hudson and more.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 9 June 2025
Verb
From 1998-2004, Sosa posted a 37.1 WAR, setting franchise records for home runs and becoming the Sammy Sosa that was feted Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, ending his 20-year exile with the organization.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025
President Trump is returning from a Middle East trip where he was feted by foreign leaders to find his legislative agenda on shaky ground on Capitol Hill.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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The new Dairy Building also can be rented as an event space for receptions and galas.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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One package includes a ticket, a four-night hotel stay, entrance to a Chiefs party inside the stadium, a kickoff reception and transportation to and from the game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The festival’s parade was held on Friday and carnival rides and more than a dozen food options were offered daily.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The Runway festival’s jury included Gaspar Noé, Harmony Korine and Jane Rosenthal.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Cuban will be honored at a ceremony in the Austin Convention Center's Ballroom D on Monday evening.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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On the heels of being honored with the 2,818th star on the Walk of Fame, Busta is also gearing up to deliver his Vengeance album in September.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
29 July 2025
Noun
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Grand Palais There’s always a captivating exhibition or event to discover at the architecturally stunning Grand Palais.—
Maddy Odom,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Earlier on in the evening, Jenner was spotted leaving West Hollywood celebrity sushi joint fave Sushi Park, heading to the party.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 July 2025
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The funding freeze was challenged by several lawsuits as educators, Congress members from both parties and others called for the administration to release the money.—
COLLIN BINKLEY,
Arkansas Online,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Engelbert said the league is looking at possible revisions to the festivities, which this year included only the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The proud mom posted pictures from the festivities in Venice, Italy, on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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While mother nature threw a chilly curveball, the thousands gathered at the Circuit of the Americas refused to let goosebumps get in the way of a massive fiesta.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Arriba Abajo at the Thompson Hotel National Margarita Day calls for a fiesta at Arriba Abajo.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Given this uncertain state of affairs, the Liberation Day tariffs might ultimately steer emerging economies toward working on negotiating additional trade agreements with other major economies, in order to ensure a large enough market for their products.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
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In a now-viral TikTok, the pair ducked and hid their faces, prompting Martin to joke that the two were having an affair.—
Shyla Watson,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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