as in celebration
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the town is planning a year-long jubilee in celebration of its founding 200 years ago
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Recent Examples of jubilee
My dad was turning 70, and my entire family was gleefully planning his platinum jubilee for what felt like forever.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Then customers are taken to the dinner area for a three-course dinner, which includes choices of lobster bisque, crab cakes, escargot, beef Wellington, steak, eggplant, cheesecake and cherries jubilee.
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Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
The Valencia amusement park will celebrate the coaster’s golden jubilee with a historical video that will play in the ride’s queue along with limited edition food, drinks and merchandise.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Upcoming Freedom 250 events include a May 17 national jubilee of prayer, praise and thanksgiving on the National Mall, a national observance on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery and a state fair on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
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Max Rego,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Then customers are taken to the dinner area for a three-course dinner, which includes choices of lobster bisque, crab cakes, escargot, beef Wellington, steak, eggplant, cheesecake and cherries jubilee.
—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2026
The Valencia amusement park will celebrate the coaster’s golden jubilee with a historical video that will play in the ride’s queue along with limited edition food, drinks and merchandise.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Upcoming Freedom 250 events include a May 17 national jubilee of prayer, praise and thanksgiving on the National Mall, a national observance on Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery and a state fair on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilee
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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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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Multiple vendors were also out for the late-night festivities.
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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet.
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“Jubilee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilee. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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