anniversary
noun
an·ni·ver·sa·ry
ˌa-nə-ˈvərs-rē 
-ˈvər-sə-
plural anniversaries
1
: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event
a wedding anniversary
broadly
: a date that follows such an event by a specified period of time measured in units other than years
the 6-month anniversary of the accident
2
: the celebration of an anniversary
Examples of anniversary in a Sentence
the anniversary of the invasion
The exhibit will close on the 100th anniversary of the artist's death.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Dsquared2 celebrated its 30th anniversary with a collection that featured all the brand’s hallmarks, including glittery embellishments, paint splatter and brash washes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Related Articles Gudrun was the fruit of a partnership between Bordallo Pinheiro and fellow Portuguese porcelain and crystal maker Vista Alegre, which celebrated their 200-year anniversary in 2024.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
The show coincides with the 550th anniversary of the Renaissance artist’s birth and offers an unprecedented glimpse into his creative process.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Anniversary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anniversary. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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anniversary
noun
an·ni·ver·sa·ry
ˌan-ə-ˈvərs-(ə-)rē
plural anniversaries
1
a
: the annual return of the date of a special event
b
: a date that follows such an event by a specified period of time
the 6-month anniversary of the accident
2
: the celebration of an anniversary
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