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or fête
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as in reception
a social gathering
the heiress wanted to do something with her life other than shuttle from fete to fete
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as in festival
a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something
the island's annual fete is a celebration of the daffodil in all of its springtime beauty
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or fête
as in to honor
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 fete
Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
In metro Phoenix, there are a variety of fall events, from cultural celebrations to music festivals to the crowning glory of outdoor fetes — food festivals.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
People who climbed the academic ladder were feted with accolades, while those who didn’t were rendered invisible.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This year’s fete, which took place between Oct. 24-Nov. 1 in the Egyptian resort town, welcomed keen audiences and key regional and international players as part of market platform CineGouna.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
In metro Phoenix, there are a variety of fall events, from cultural celebrations to music festivals to the crowning glory of outdoor fetes — food festivals.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2024
Verb
He was feted with a Gibson custom guitar as well as a custom ring from Jostens.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Nov. 2024
People who climbed the academic ladder were feted with accolades, while those who didn’t were rendered invisible.
—David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
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As of Tuesday morning, the hotel reception head continues to work at the CasaSur hotel.Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wilson had one reception for eight yards in the first quarter.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The festival has booked Gary Clark Jr., Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, Ginuwine, Joy Oladokun and Mike Jones for the occasion, with further details to be announced.Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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And the festival comes to a close, on Sunday, May 4, with a free show at Casa del Lago UNAM in Chapultepec Park.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 18 Dec. 2024
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This can be to honor a government official, military service member or first-responder.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Vanessa Bryant continues to honor her husband's legacy over four years after he and his daughter Gianna's untimely death.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The panel pointed out that the Secret Service, already stretched thin by the demands of a presidential campaign, was tasked with protecting two high-profile individuals that day—Trump and first lady Jill Biden, who was attending a nearby event.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no way to buy it, and mothers can only get it for free by participating in events.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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After the deluge of concerns, the party director said his office communicated with the local registrar of voters to gather information and get the facts straight before offering the detailed explanation.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Signature drinks are always a fun and festive way to get any party started – especially holiday gatherings.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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How To Split Your Time Between Family This Christmas, According To Experts By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter 0 A video revealing a woman's shock upon learning that Americans do not traditionally include Christmas crackers in their holiday festivities has gone viral on TikTok.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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While celebrating and basking in the festivities, your love horoscope invites you to pause and reconsider your approach to romantic relationships.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Sir Muck invites Yasmin to attend the ESG fiesta in Switzerland.Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2024
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But that’s not all; Black Friday is a fiesta for hackers, too, and the perfect time for social engineering attacks!Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
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The festive affair came after the mother of two was forced to cancel previous shows in Newark, New Jersey, Belmont Park, New York, and Pittsburgh due to the flu.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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By the turn of the century, Hiller writes, these domestic workers headed elsewhere to earn their wages, leaving the housewives to tend to kitchen affairs.Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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