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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
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
Sofia Celeste, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
There, the pair were feted by Afghan officials, with Pete now walking in John’s stead, fulfilling his earlier promise to replace one of the brothers if anything happened to them during their journey.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 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
Both Caponi and Mota will host an event feting its upcoming debut in New York City on Wednesday.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024
There, the pair were feted by Afghan officials, with Pete now walking in John’s stead, fulfilling his earlier promise to replace one of the brothers if anything happened to them during their journey.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fete
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Njoku caught a season-high 10 receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Wide receiver: Shane Rosenthal, Newbury Park, 5-11, 180, Sr. — The Princeton commit had 84 receptions for 1,576 yards and 24 touchdowns while finishing his career with 324 receptions for 5,197 yards and 62 touchdowns.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 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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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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The pregnant mom-of-two seemed dressed to honor pal Swift's Midnights era, in a silver and black fringe minidress and jacket with sparkly boots, while Patrick paid homage to Travis's Eras Tour appearance in a tuxedo.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wasp hoped to honor his mom with a Masked Singer win.Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Miocic was destroyed by Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 309.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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But this wasn't the only hole-in-one family moment at the event this year.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Yet the ambitious younger Republicans chose not to challenge an incumbent of their own party.Ron Elving, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
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And this onion chili crisp dip from Mims is a hit at every party and tailgate.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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To start the weekend festivities on Friday, Kelce and Swift attended Lucali, a pizza spot in Brooklyn.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Star of David Hanukkah string lights: on sale for $4.99 Original price: $9.99 (Michaels) Star of David string lights add some festivity to your home.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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This holiday fiesta will be a great to get the entire family in the holiday spirit at the kick-off of Christmas week.Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 6 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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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 3 Jan. 2025.
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