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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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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
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Patton, who was on hand for Wednesday’s awards fete, will spend the summer on a European tour with Side-Eye III+ that opens June 5 in Denmark.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Their work was feted at a celebration in absentia, with readings given through proxies.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Noun
There was a palpable, buzzy atmosphere in the room as the success of Spanish cinema at the French fete this year was brought up on stage.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Patton, who was on hand for Wednesday’s awards fete, will spend the summer on a European tour with Side-Eye III+ that opens June 5 in Denmark.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Verb
He’ll be feted Sunday, his 80th birthday, during a UFC fight night that’s expected to draw thousands to the White House grounds.
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Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Their work was feted at a celebration in absentia, with readings given through proxies.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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According to The New York Times, Swift and Kelce's plans allegedly include a smaller gathering of about 100 people on July 2, as well as a larger celebration with around 1,000 guests on July 3.
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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While June 27 was a day to honor and celebrate Wiley, Turner said June 28 marked the beginning of the fight for answers and accountability.
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The 83-year-old singer and songwriter has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Patriot Award and has entertained troops on more than 30 United Service Organizations (USO) tours, according to Soldier Valley Spirits.
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In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.
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Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service.
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The festival was more than entertaining and marked a new chapter for the society.
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For nearly two weeks and counting, fans from around the globe have poured into the United States, Canada and Mexico, filling stadiums, fan festivals and watch parties across the 16 host cities.
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With her tight security, especially after the wedding, Lawrence doubts the public would even know if the couple was throwing their first Fourth of July bash as husband and wife in Rhode Island.
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Those who were spotted entering MSG for the bash included Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Zoë Kravitz, Jack Antonoff, Gigi Hadid, Dakota Johnson, Ethan Hawke, MGK, Jason Sudeikis, Hugh Grant and Camila Cabello.
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The wedding festivities for Swift and Kelce began on Thursday, July 2, with guests seen arriving at MSG, the Knicks' home arena, for what is believed to be a rehearsal dinner.
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But when her big bro Sherlock (Henry Cavill) goes missing during the festivities, Enola pauses getting hitched to find him and also unearth a military cover-up.
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This warm reception highlighted the deep bond Bichette forged with the franchise and its supporters, proving that a lasting positive impact can lead to fond memories, even after a player moves on.
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At the time of its release, Smith took Morbius' subpar reception in stride.
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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