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
In April 1875, Jeans was commissioned by the directors of the North Eastern Railway, owners of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, to write a book celebrating the line’s jubilee in September of the same year.
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Haitian Flag Day, typically a jubilee for Haitians in Miami, had a different tone this year because of recent events in the country — but the festivities continued.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
His largest exhibition in decades, timed to coincide with the jubilee, is packing locals and pilgrims into Rome’s Palazzo Barberini.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The Catholic Church is in the middle of a year-long jubilee celebration, an event traditionally held every 25 years.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Haitian Flag Day, typically a jubilee for Haitians in Miami, had a different tone this year because of recent events in the country — but the festivities continued.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
His largest exhibition in decades, timed to coincide with the jubilee, is packing locals and pilgrims into Rome’s Palazzo Barberini.
—Jason Farago, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
The Catholic Church is in the middle of a year-long jubilee celebration, an event traditionally held every 25 years.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilee
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The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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The famous golf swing celebration isn’t out of place either.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian festival launchpad also reflects the Canuck roots of a comedy legend known for being a gentle and humble everyman to Hollywood audiences before his unexpected death in 1994.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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The grand finale of the festivities will unfold on November 10 at The Jealous Monk, where bartenders will battle it out in a Mystic Cocktail Competition.—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Independence Day festivities in the Windy City this year were quieter, some even postponed, under the weight of the looming threats.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Jubilee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilee. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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