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or fêted
as in honored
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 feted
They will be joined by a host of Italian stars including Oscar-nominee Giancarlo Giannini (The Seduction of Mimi, Casino Royale), who will be celebrated with a Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as Franco Nero and Michele Placido who will feted with festival awards.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
On May 13, luxury womenswear brand Scarlett Gasque feted the opening of its new Meatpacking District boutique.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
He was feted by many friends and admirers.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Taylor was also feted at the 25th annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2002.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Earlier that same day, many of the students were feted at an awards ceremony as proud parents cheered on.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In 2018, Nazir appears to have self-published this book of inspirational poems, much-feted on Amazon.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Most recently, she was feted with the ACM’s honorary Poet’s Award in 2022.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Denis was feted in Cannes this year with the honorary Golden Carriage (Carrosse d’Or) award bestowed by Directors’ Fortnight.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 June 2026
On May 13, luxury womenswear brand Scarlett Gasque feted the opening of its new Meatpacking District boutique.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
He was feted by many friends and admirers.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Taylor was also feted at the 25th annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2002.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Earlier that same day, many of the students were feted at an awards ceremony as proud parents cheered on.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In 2018, Nazir appears to have self-published this book of inspirational poems, much-feted on Amazon.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
Most recently, she was feted with the ACM’s honorary Poet’s Award in 2022.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2026
Denis was feted in Cannes this year with the honorary Golden Carriage (Carrosse d’Or) award bestowed by Directors’ Fortnight.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feted
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Bulochnikov-Paul, who serves as executive vp of communications at Disney Entertainment Television, was honored with the Medal of Hope at the event, in recognition of her battle with multiple sclerosis.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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For 35 years, Deerfield Beach and BSO honored their contracts.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Visible from outer space, it is recognized as the largest living structure on Earth.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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One of Powell's relatives recognized him from screenshots of the surveillance video and turned him in.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Feted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feted. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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