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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
Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
For the evening’s fete, the Korean-Australian actress wore a red pleated silk dress from Gurung’s fall 2026 collection.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Annecy will also fete the Brothers Quay, the stop-motion auteurs whose work has influenced generations of filmmakers, including Peter Greenaway and Christopher Nolan.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
During the fete, guests caught up over coffee and cocktails and posed for photos on the palatial marble staircase.
—Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
For the evening’s fete, the Korean-Australian actress wore a red pleated silk dress from Gurung’s fall 2026 collection.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Its robust lineup is often highlighted by these in-person events, which fete all manner of talents and their projects, both new and older.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 28 Apr. 2026
Annecy will also fete the Brothers Quay, the stop-motion auteurs whose work has influenced generations of filmmakers, including Peter Greenaway and Christopher Nolan.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our Consider This event takes place on Thursday, May 7 on the Universal lot, with a reception to follow at the Peacock Grill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kate Perez The royal visit is part of the celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that’s probably because Boldy blacked out during his own celebration.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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June 21 – July 22 Stability today comes from honoring both your needs and your responsibilities.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The actor was honored with the Palm Springs International Film Festival Rising Star Award for his turn in that pic.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Tall served as Mali’s education and science minister from 2016 to 2017 and is the president of the National Congress for Democratic Initiative, a political party opposed to the military government.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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In the same way that SXSW emerged in the late ’80s to help solidify an infrastructure to support independent musicians, and a larger music festival ecosystem followed, Jupiter Festival Miami aims to pave the way for creators to be taken seriously as the next wave of cultural curators.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Established in 2010 by Marissa Amoni, Jenn Byrne, Lisa Gloria and Nate Miller, the festival focuses on showcasing only local artists living within 30 miles of Aurora, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The April 12 bash featured Care Bears, cake and crafts and took place at the children’s play area Off The Wall in Los Angeles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the bash attracts thousands of rowdy revelers, this year's party saw a significant law enforcement presence up and down the shores after previous events led to numerous arrests.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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This summer, a series of events, exhibitions, and festivities will celebrate the return of the World Cup to Dallas, adding extra appeal to a city that’s been enjoying a major epicurean renaissance of late.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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At home in New York, there’s the pre-Met festivities.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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The speech was a high-stakes diplomatic moment for the British monarch, but he was met with a warm and bipartisan reception.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Smith caught 83 passes for 1,256 yards and 22 TDs, while Shen had 61 receptions for 1,062 yards and 12 TDs, as the Redhawks went 16-4 and won a regional championship.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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