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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Although last year marked the centenary of her birth, the occasion passed without much ceremony.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
To mark the centenary of Pablo Picasso’s radical 1925 painting The Three Dancers, Tate Modern presents Theatre Picasso, a bold, immersive exhibition exploring the legendary artist’s lifelong engagement with performance, identity, and transformation.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Fendi’s coed centenary show in February displayed many spacious legs and puddling hems, while Kim Jones proposed straight-up palazzo pants in his final showing for Dior.
—Nick Hendry, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Centenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centenary. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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