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
Jocelyn Noveck, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
For the centenary of its brown and gold patterned canvas back in 1996, Vuitton conscripted designers including Helmut Lang, Romeo Gigli, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaïa and Sybilla to design bags or travel pieces.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026
On the road Neon lights are burning a little brighter along Route 66, which celebrates its centenary this year.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Richard Brody mentioned in his piece that you guys had hoped to release the film in time for William Greaves’ centenary.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Centenary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centenary. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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