centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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The entertainment legend celebrated his centennial birthday this year, and marked the milestone with a new book.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The troupe is marking its centennial.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The Oscars will mark its enduring legacy, which emphasizes theatrical releases even as the industry continues to move toward releasing movies on streaming platforms, with a celebration of its centennial year in 2028.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025
Corporate ownershipWhen the Idaho Statesman celebrated its centennial July 26, 1964, its special edition honored its history, its founders and its place in Idaho.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
The troupe is marking its centennial.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
The Oscars will mark its enduring legacy, which emphasizes theatrical releases even as the industry continues to move toward releasing movies on streaming platforms, with a celebration of its centennial year in 2028.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2025
Corporate ownershipWhen the Idaho Statesman celebrated its centennial July 26, 1964, its special edition honored its history, its founders and its place in Idaho.
—Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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