centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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For some, a color palette might seem like an unlikely entry point for a centennial campaign.
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 25 June 2025
The ceremony is expected to highlight a milestone centennial of filmmaking on the island nation, which has recently hosted such high-profile Hollywood productions as Jurassic World Rebirth and Gladiator II.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
Adcock had been working on plans for the Clifton Chenier centennial record for months and was well aware of Jagger’s affection for zydeco.
—Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club is one of the oldest garden clubs in the United States and will celebrate its centennial in 2026.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 25 June 2025
The ceremony is expected to highlight a milestone centennial of filmmaking on the island nation, which has recently hosted such high-profile Hollywood productions as Jurassic World Rebirth and Gladiator II.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025
Adcock had been working on plans for the Clifton Chenier centennial record for months and was well aware of Jagger’s affection for zydeco.
—Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club is one of the oldest garden clubs in the United States and will celebrate its centennial in 2026.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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