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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The band is also confirmed as part of the lineup for Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary in September.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
In 2019 for the Bears' 100th anniversary, Bears Centennial Scrapbook authors Don Pierson and Dan Pompei chose the top 100 Bears of all time, and McMichael was number 19.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Twenty bands will play full album sets for Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary this summer, the music festival announced Thursday.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
All of this has nothing to do with Kelce’s relationship with Swift now, which is hitting the 2 year anniversary mark.
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Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Apr. 2025
In 2019 for the Bears' 100th anniversary, Bears Centennial Scrapbook authors Don Pierson and Dan Pompei chose the top 100 Bears of all time, and McMichael was number 19.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Twenty bands will play full album sets for Riot Fest’s 20th anniversary this summer, the music festival announced Thursday.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
All of this has nothing to do with Kelce’s relationship with Swift now, which is hitting the 2 year anniversary mark.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anniversary
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“Anniversary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anniversary. Accessed 2 May. 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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