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or fête
1
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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2
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
Joey Skladany, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
Tuesday’s awards fete featured strong performances by four of the night’s winners — East, the show-opening Euphoria Brass Band, Matthew Phillips and The Tourmaliners.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 June 2025
They were feted all along their journey from Clifden to London.
—David Rooney
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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Noun
The mile-high fete attracts over 500,000 visitors, some of whom participate in a 5K race to mark the beginning of Pride.
—Joey Skladany, AFAR Media, 6 June 2025
Tuesday’s awards fete featured strong performances by four of the night’s winners — East, the show-opening Euphoria Brass Band, Matthew Phillips and The Tourmaliners.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
The pastry is feted in local cuisines of many countries, from Iran to Greece to Algeria.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 June 2025
They were feted all along their journey from Clifden to London.
—David Rooney
june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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The new Dairy Building also can be rented as an event space for receptions and galas.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
18 July 2025
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One package includes a ticket, a four-night hotel stay, entrance to a Chiefs party inside the stadium, a kickoff reception and transportation to and from the game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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The film screened at over 90 festivals, received 17 awards, and is currently featured on The New Yorker Screening Room and the Criterion Channel.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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This show will cap off a short festival run Tomlinson went on this summer in Europe and India.—
Nicholas Kobe,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The video, taken by his granddaughter, showcased his unique way of honoring his late wife's passion—turtles.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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With Pro Skater 3+4, the developers aimed to strike a balance between honoring the series’ legacy and evolving it for a new generation of players.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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Buhari spent much of the following 30 years in fringe political parties and trying to run for president until his eventual victory over Jonathan in 2015.—
Benjamin Ezeamalu,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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Even after stepping very far away from that role, Musk remains focused on a wide range of activities outside of Tesla, including starting a third political party and trying to fix problems at X, his social media platform.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Engelbert said the league is looking at possible revisions to the festivities, which this year included only the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The proud mom posted pictures from the festivities in Venice, Italy, on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Arriba Abajo at the Thompson Hotel National Margarita Day calls for a fiesta at Arriba Abajo.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The fiesta was over, but their literary afterlives were just beginning.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
Noun
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All consular and diplomatic affairs related to the country are instead handled through the Indian Embassy in Djibouti, across the Red Sea.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The bar is a buzzy and boozy affair from 5 to 6 p.m. daily, where guests and locals gather in a ritualistic ceremony to visit and try some of the clever cocktails (like the Tropical Storm and Drunken Pimento) for which Ooshan has become known.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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