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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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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
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Tourists from around the globe fly in to partake in the parades and fetes, all the while attempting to learn something about the South American country’s culture—which includes the local libations.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The three Gold Legends who will be feted for their lifetime of achievement in the Asian Pacific community are filmmaker Ang Lee for entertainment, New York Times bestselling author Min Jin Lee for fine arts and Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara for business and technology.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Noun
This year, Hublot is celebrating 20 years of its Big Bang flagship watch with limited editions for the fete.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Tourists from around the globe fly in to partake in the parades and fetes, all the while attempting to learn something about the South American country’s culture—which includes the local libations.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The winners will be feted during a pair of celebrations next month: the News Night ceremony on June 25 and the Documentary Night ceremony on June 26.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The three Gold Legends who will be feted for their lifetime of achievement in the Asian Pacific community are filmmaker Ang Lee for entertainment, New York Times bestselling author Min Jin Lee for fine arts and Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara for business and technology.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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That includes last year when Wilson finished with 101 receptions for 1,104 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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If the reception for Eleanor the Great is any indication, that second nom could be in the mail.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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Lai visited army engineers and anti-submarine helicopter crews at bases in the southern city of Kaohsiung to thank them for their efforts before the traditional Dragon Boat festival at the end of the month.—
Ben Blanchard,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Fans shared several videos of Pascal’s antics at the famed festival, where the actor could be seen laughing and playfighting with Phoenix, 50, smiling with Stone, 36, and — as per usual — being the life of the party.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Masterson’s work was honored four times by the Robert F. Kennedy Awards for columns and stories about the problems of the disadvantaged and underprivileged.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Last year, he was honored with a trophy for a voice role in the 2023 U.K. action thriller Control by the Folkestone Independent Film Awards in addition to receiving Italy’s Nations Award for Lifetime Achievement at a special gala in the historic southern Sicilian town of Taormina.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Noun
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This year’s event will be headlined by R&B heartthrob Mario and Hip-Hop vet Jadakiss with additional performances by house music icons and more.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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Meteorologists working for the federal government closely coordinate with local and state agencies during severe weather events.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The military, an institution with a loyalty to the Constitution and no political party, is balancing new political challenges this time.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Taylor joined the record-breaking party at Martin Field.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The two shared a particularly special moment during the festivities when the 8 Mile star joined the bride on the dance floor for a traditional father-daughter dance.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Inspired by traditional countryside festivities, the garden is a sensory celebration of land and heritage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The four-day trade fiesta includes exhibitors specializing in processes and technologies that produce jewelry, as well as exhibitors specializing in processes and technologies that produce jewelry as well as metal components for such fashion accessories as belts, handbags, etc.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 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.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
Noun
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That elite quintet consisted of domestic policy advisor Bruce Reed, chief strategist Mike Donilon, legislative affairs guru Steve Ricchetti and chief of staff Ron Klain, each of whom had deep ties to Biden.—
Leigh Haber,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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The Yankees’ reliever put himself in the jam, walking Luis Torrens, allowing a Brett Baty single and hitting Tyrone Taylor with a pitch before Lindor provided the winning run in a back-and-forth affair.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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