centenary
noun
ˈsen-tə-ˌner-ē
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A centenary, like its cousin centennial, is an anniversary. Thus, the year 2013 may mark the centenary of a town's founding, and the year-long calendar of public events that the town sponsors for the occasion—that is, the celebration of the anniversary—can also be called a centenary. Individuals have their own centenaries, which usually celebrate their births; thus, Gerald Ford's centenary will occur in 2013, and John Kennedy's in 2017. And if you live long enough to be a centenarian, you'll be around to join the celebrations.
Examples of centenary in a Sentence
Jenny Hall, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Fendi launched its first fragrances in more than a decade, a high-end collection with refillable bottles available only in its own retail to tie in with the Roman house’s centenary this year.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
The adjacent Bullens Road Stand, which in part houses around 3,000 away supporters, was built in 1926 and will celebrate its centenary next year.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Since opening in 2012 to mark the centenary of the disaster, the museum has welcomed millions of visitors.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
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“Centenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centenary. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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