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or fête
1
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
Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Fellow singers Olivia Rodrigo and Lola Young made an appearance at the fête.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has recently appeared onstage with MAGA convert Nicki Minaj, and remade the Kennedy Center in his own name, atypically hosting its annual gala feting Kiss, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Some events will toast artists nominated this year, like Domino Records’s fête in honor of Wet Leg and DJ Ron Trent’s titular party, featuring performances by Rochelle Jordan and more at a secret location.
—Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Fellow singers Olivia Rodrigo and Lola Young made an appearance at the fête.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
Mustard feted the tequila brand by creating an entire song out of the sound of a bottle uncorking.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Trump has recently appeared onstage with MAGA convert Nicki Minaj, and remade the Kennedy Center in his own name, atypically hosting its annual gala feting Kiss, George Strait, Gloria Gaynor and Michael Crawford.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rangers celebrated their 1994 championship team before the game as part of the franchise's centennial celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The administration has accused the state of not honoring detainer requests from ICE, which Schnell has strongly denied in the past.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Berlanti and Jackson also spent time together at the Dawson’s Creek Class Reunion last September honoring fellow star James Van Der Beek.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the federal government’s one-time contribution, several parties may contribute to a child’s account.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Very few voters have favorable opinions of political leaders in the other party.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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From galas to film festivals and award shows, the couple has solidified their spot time and time again as one of the most gorgeous couples in Hollywood.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, Def Leppard has primarily played stadiums, arenas and festivals, which makes the confines of the 4,100-capacity Colosseum feel especially intimate.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the ad, Yang and Hamm appear to be a bit salty that they weren’t invited to a party on Ritz island, though The Avengers star quickly shifts their mood, and the three jet ski through the sands of the bash.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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But any good bash kicks off with a good drink, in a cocktail hour here where the varied roster of names mingled in an ancillary room at the swank Beverly Hilton, munching on lobster salad and sliders.—
Rob LeDonne,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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That’s why thousands of people filled Discovery Meadow Park on Monday for a San Jose-centric — and free — drone show after the Opening Night festivities at the convention center.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2026
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And then there's the commercials, which have consistently been a highlight of the festivities.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Epstein files also revealed that Taymor was in contact with Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003 regarding a reception in Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal’s honor, hosted by Bob Balaban and Robert Altman.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Diggs has had modest production this postseason, tallying just 73 yards on 11 receptions with one touchdown across three games.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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