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or fête
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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
Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The event was the first major fete since Donald Trump took control of the Kennedy Center.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Melinda Newman, Billboard, 8 May 2025
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Only two years ago, Mr. Combs was being feted as a statesmanlike visionary, a generous donor to educational institutions who wanted to build a network of Black entrepreneurship.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In fact, regulars’ favorite thing to moan about, year after year, is the ever-mounting cost of Carnival fete tickets and costumes.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The event was the first major fete since Donald Trump took control of the Kennedy Center.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
They were feted by a number of artists who had grown up on their music and many of whom had developed deep personal ties with the most successful duo in the history of country music.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 8 May 2025
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Only two years ago, Mr. Combs was being feted as a statesmanlike visionary, a generous donor to educational institutions who wanted to build a network of Black entrepreneurship.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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While its rich marble ensuite is virtually the size of a stateroom itself—with a deep soaking tub, a walk-in rainfall shower, and a nifty sliding door (cutting the bathroom in half) perfect for offering a private guest bathroom when hosting sunset soirees or champagne receptions.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Isaacman will speak during Saturday's dinner reception.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
13 June 2025
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The 2025 edition of DOC NYC Selects is almost here, and IndieWire can announce the program for the summer extension of the annual fall documentary festival.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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Enjoy the inexpensive shows because those big festivals and superstar tours are just around the corner.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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Nas will deliver a powerful set, and Doug E. Fresh will honor ESSENCE’s 55th anniversary with a performance of the ages.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Film Forum in New York City will be hosting a special retrospective to honor the late auteur, including the U.S. premieres of a slew of 4K restorations of Kurosawa’s most beloved films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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In addition to the Leo's message played on the park's big screen, the event will include words from people who knew Leo.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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To promote the Imagine Benefit on Oct. 22 at the Plaza, where tables are going for as much as $100,000 apiece, a kickoff party was held Wednesday at the East Side home of skin care mogul Peter Thomas Roth.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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This patio will have an outdoor fireplace and will enhance the home’s ability to accommodate both day-to-day activities and entertaining either small or large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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While the White Sox play the Rangers in Texas on Saturday afternoon, the Archdiocese of Chicago will be at Rate Field celebrating the new leader of the Catholic Church — who was born and raised on the city’s South Side — with a Mass by Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich and other festivities.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The festivities end on June 22 with KC Defender’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Cookout, which will celebrate the history of radical Black resistance.—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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During the days of the fiesta, the road between Trujillo and Otuzco is transformed into a pilgrimage route.—
Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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The staff hates Simone, Simone is having a secret affair with Glenn Howerton as Ethan Corbin, the Kell’s also wealthy next-soor neighbor, and Devon ultimately shifts from anger to concern after realizing something is very off here.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Mayor Bass is set to give a press conference on the state of affairs in LA today later this afternoon.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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