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
The jubilee began in earnest in Lexington and Concord on April 19, 2025—the anniversary of the shot heard round the world, marking the start of the war—with an early-morning battle reënactment, and very tasty cider doughnuts.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Royalcore With the second season of Bridgerton and the fifth season of The Crown, followed by Queen of England’s platinum jubilee, the TikTok community is inspired by all things royal in 2022.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The Bechtler is celebrating its 15th anniversary while the Gantt Center continues to celebrate its jubilee year and the Mint highlights diverse artistic expressions and cultural narratives.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Royalcore With the second season of Bridgerton and the fifth season of The Crown, followed by Queen of England’s platinum jubilee, the TikTok community is inspired by all things royal in 2022.
—Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
The Bechtler is celebrating its 15th anniversary while the Gantt Center continues to celebrate its jubilee year and the Mint highlights diverse artistic expressions and cultural narratives.
—Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilee
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When news of Maduro’s removal first spread on social media early that Saturday morning, many banged pots and pans in celebration.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three has often spoken about the importance of family time, frequently sharing glimpses of celebrations and milestones with her children on social media.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The festival — which originated in 1978 as the United States Film Festival, before being taken over by the Sundance Institute — has outgrown its location and will be held next year in Boulder, Colorado.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Slush 18-19 November in Helsinki, Finland Helsinki's tech festival wraps up the European event calendar with signature energy—literally, they're known for the neon lights and production design.—
Melinda Elmborg,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Even after a season of festivities, morale can be low and burnout can be high.—
Karen Hinds,
Hartford Courant,
13 Jan. 2026
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The anniversary festivities appeared to also take place at The Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills as Windey shared a snap of the hotel's logo as latte art.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Jubilee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilee. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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