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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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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
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Tourists from around the globe fly in to partake in the parades and fetes, all the while attempting to learn something about the South American country’s culture—which includes the local libations.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The three Gold Legends who will be feted for their lifetime of achievement in the Asian Pacific community are filmmaker Ang Lee for entertainment, New York Times bestselling author Min Jin Lee for fine arts and Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara for business and technology.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Noun
This year, Hublot is celebrating 20 years of its Big Bang flagship watch with limited editions for the fete.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Tourists from around the globe fly in to partake in the parades and fetes, all the while attempting to learn something about the South American country’s culture—which includes the local libations.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The winners will be feted during a pair of celebrations next month: the News Night ceremony on June 25 and the Documentary Night ceremony on June 26.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The three Gold Legends who will be feted for their lifetime of achievement in the Asian Pacific community are filmmaker Ang Lee for entertainment, New York Times bestselling author Min Jin Lee for fine arts and Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara for business and technology.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
Noun
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Among players with at least 70 receptions last season, McMillan ranked No. 2 nationally in off-target reception percentage at 18.5, more than six points higher than the average in that category.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Test multiple bundle combinations to determine optimal reception and profitability.—
Joshua Bardell,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Tickets are now available, with general admission starting at $69, according to the festival’s website.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2025
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Levitation is implementing a new cross-hybrid format of the festival grounds, with this year’s main stage moving to Palmer Events Center while nightly venue shows take place across Austin’s Downtown Red River District.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The decision — the sabbatical — was arrived at with both intending to honor it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Accepting the award is bittersweet for the band members, but they’re honored to pay their respects to Vaughn’s legacy.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The Canadian Screen Awards recognize winners in 149 categories, which are handed out in a series of events over three days.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
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Cunha now has too much baggage and a fresh start is regarded as the best option for all parties.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Every other party in college sports wants help against these two bodies to have a decent shot at continuing to play, to win, and to remain employed.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Other celebrities who reportedly made the guest list include Leonardo DiCaprio and Ken Jeong, according to TMZ. Many of Thicke and Geary's guests arrived early to kick off the weekend festivities.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Today’s festivities host a global who’s who of the jet set.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The four-day trade fiesta includes exhibitors specializing in processes and technologies that produce jewelry, as well as exhibitors specializing in processes and technologies that produce jewelry as well as metal components for such fashion accessories as belts, handbags, etc.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Global teams should be able to hold strategy sessions, partake in employee training, and other affairs without worrying about network delays, language barriers, and the lack of non-verbal signals.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Their affair, unfolding in the shadows of Jim Crow America, sparks a firestorm.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 May 2025
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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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