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or fête
1
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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2
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
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
The fete to plants is a Philly rite of passage and signals the coming spring.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
The Hill Staff, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
During the broadcast, the beloved NBC personality was feted with everything from celebrity well-wishes (including Oprah and Jamie Lee Curtis) to tearful moments with her co-stars — and crew.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The fete featured a screening of the campaign film, seen below and shared to Beckham’s 88 million Instagram followers, with Golden Martinis crafted on-site by luxury gin brand Seventy One, and performances by DJs Mark Ronson and Honey Dijon.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
The fete to plants is a Philly rite of passage and signals the coming spring.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
He, along with Vice President-elect JD Vance, have been feted in receptions and a victory rally.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
During the broadcast, the beloved NBC personality was feted with everything from celebrity well-wishes (including Oprah and Jamie Lee Curtis) to tearful moments with her co-stars — and crew.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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Gaga concludes by promising to not do Joker 3, referencing the terrible reception to Joker: Folie à Deux, including a recent Razzie Award.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ultimately, though, the hostile reception the show received took over in time.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Across its four-day lineup, the festival tells a story of how Jamaica’s bold, unmistakable flavors naturally lend themselves to reinvention— merging with global influences while staying true to their roots.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Since then, the film and its universal message of female fortitude and empowerment found favor in festivals around the world.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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And having young people celebrate 100 days of school by honoring our elders can be a great thing.—
Kelly Papa,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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Now the storied pharmacist and retailer won’t honor that milestone, because it no longer will be publicly owned.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For your final evening on Grand Turk, make a reservation at Secret Garden, an intimate restaurant at the Salt Raker Inn where every sunset is a social event.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
10 Mar. 2025
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Every March, the Japanese Friendship Garden hosts its annual event when its cherry blossoms are typically in bloom.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Officials have long warned that staffing levels within the agencies that oversee immigration enforcement at DHS have been below what is needed, no matter which party is in the White House.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Post Malone, country music’s latest groundbreaker, has announced Travelin’ Tailgate, a 10-date parking lot party that will take place on select dates of his North American Tour.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Jayhawks will also honor seven seniors as part of Senior Day festivities on Saturday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) is opening a new exhibit on Japanese comic art with ECCC weekend, and lots of local Seattle and northwest businesses are part of the festivities.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stroll through dazzling displays, shop at the holiday market, and catch holiday movies, fiestas and special events.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
17 Dec. 2024
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Location: Bojangles Coliseum Time: 8pm Tickets: $82 Feb. 16: Banda MS One of the most popular banda groups from Mexico will turn the Uptown NBA arena into a fiesta.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example the story of the like button suggests that innovation is not the result of one hero standing tall but a serendipitous social affair.—
Christian Stadler,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The trip to and from Sacramento to work in person is a 14-hour affair.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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