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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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variants
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
Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The event was the first major fete since Donald Trump took control of the Kennedy Center.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Melinda Newman, Billboard, 8 May 2025
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Only two years ago, Mr. Combs was being feted as a statesmanlike visionary, a generous donor to educational institutions who wanted to build a network of Black entrepreneurship.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In fact, regulars’ favorite thing to moan about, year after year, is the ever-mounting cost of Carnival fete tickets and costumes.
—Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The event was the first major fete since Donald Trump took control of the Kennedy Center.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
They were feted by a number of artists who had grown up on their music and many of whom had developed deep personal ties with the most successful duo in the history of country music.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 8 May 2025
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Only two years ago, Mr. Combs was being feted as a statesmanlike visionary, a generous donor to educational institutions who wanted to build a network of Black entrepreneurship.
—Ben Sisario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 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 money funded the Huntington’s research programs, and the institution is nonetheless determined to honor its awards to this year’s recipients.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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The decision — the sabbatical — was arrived at with both intending to honor it.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Noun
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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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With the victory, Scheffler joins Woods as the only repeat winners of the tournament, renowned as one of the hardest PGA Tour events on the schedule.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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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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But before all that, there still remains the important act of closing out the festivities with the ever-important awards ceremony.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
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In addition, the fiesta will feature live music and many local artists in the event’s silent and live auctions.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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During the days of the fiesta, the road between Trujillo and Otuzco is transformed into a pilgrimage route.—
Caitlin Cipolla-McCulloch,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Noun
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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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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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“Fete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fete. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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