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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
Dave Quinn, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
The French Directors’ Guild (SRF) will fete UK director Todd Haynes with its honorary Carrosse d’Or (Golden Carriage) award at the upcoming edition of its Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Some families fete the eve of the main festival day with religious ceremonies and bonfires.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
But Wolfe's production marks the first time Rose, Louise and June have all been played by Black actresses — a fete that has already put this revival in the history books.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
The French Directors’ Guild (SRF) will fete UK director Todd Haynes with its honorary Carrosse d’Or (Golden Carriage) award at the upcoming edition of its Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The inaugural 2014 awards feted Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Some families fete the eve of the main festival day with religious ceremonies and bonfires.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 14 Mar. 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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That shouldn’t be a problem this year, which means the eight-year veteran should be able to produce more than 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns if injuries don’t slow him down.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Noun
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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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The festival will unfold across the Qatari capital of Doha.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
Verb
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This involves pairing each nursing student with an experienced nurse preceptor from day one — an approach that builds clinical confidence early while honoring the vital role of bedside nurses in education.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
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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The celebratory event was less a retrospective than a reawakening.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
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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Inspired by traditional countryside festivities, the garden is a sensory celebration of land and heritage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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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
Noun
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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
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September’s fiesta is in gratitude to soldiers who resisted a siege on the town by French soldiers over the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries, ensuring the region remained a Basque community.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 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 25 May. 2025.
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