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or fêted
as in honored
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations
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Recent Examples of feted
And of course the long-suffering Rangers were feted 1994.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
The French actress is one of the guests of honor at the Italian film festival this year where she will be feted with an achievement award on Friday evening.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 June 2026
He’ll be feted Sunday, his 80th birthday, during a UFC fight night that’s expected to draw thousands to the White House grounds.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Their work was feted at a celebration in absentia, with readings given through proxies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The Oscar-winning filmmaker, a passionate advocate for the big screen, will be feted later this year with a 70mm screening event.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 June 2026
On May 13, luxury womenswear brand Scarlett Gasque feted the opening of its new Meatpacking District boutique.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
He was feted by many friends and admirers.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Taylor was also feted at the 25th annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2002.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026
The French actress is one of the guests of honor at the Italian film festival this year where she will be feted with an achievement award on Friday evening.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 June 2026
He’ll be feted Sunday, his 80th birthday, during a UFC fight night that’s expected to draw thousands to the White House grounds.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Their work was feted at a celebration in absentia, with readings given through proxies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The Oscar-winning filmmaker, a passionate advocate for the big screen, will be feted later this year with a 70mm screening event.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 June 2026
On May 13, luxury womenswear brand Scarlett Gasque feted the opening of its new Meatpacking District boutique.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
He was feted by many friends and admirers.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Taylor was also feted at the 25th annual Kennedy Center Honors in 2002.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feted
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Yet many of the women honored at this year's Tony Awards chose to redirect attention elsewhere.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The morning after he was honored by the Rotary Club, Cole discussed his life, including his memories of the Great Depression, during an interview with The Sacramento Bee at a senior home in Land Park.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The honorees included Mathieu Lupien as the inaugural recipient of the Mathieu Lupien Technology Advisory Volunteer of the Year Award, and six Standing Ovation recipients recognized for achievements in personal financial planning and technology advisory services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Even though 2025 writing/directing nominees Hacks, Abbott, and The Bear should all draw plenty of support once again, both the Writing for a Comedy and Directing for a Comedy categories have recognized at least one first-year show in 11 of the last 12 years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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“Feted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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