centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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Storms says before introducing the centennial spots, NBC execs had to first decide how and why the network would tout its anniversary.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Supporting co-sponsors include Iris and Michael Smith, plus centennial champagne toast and official airline partner, American Airlines, cocktails curated by Tequila Don Julio, and the City of West Hollywood.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Dobrez said he was inspired to make the movie after seeing the drone show that was part of Flossmoor’s centennial celebration in 2024.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
City Librarian John Szabo said the library will complete its own 2026 time capsule at the end of this year's centennial celebration.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
Supporting co-sponsors include Iris and Michael Smith, plus centennial champagne toast and official airline partner, American Airlines, cocktails curated by Tequila Don Julio, and the City of West Hollywood.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Dobrez said he was inspired to make the movie after seeing the drone show that was part of Flossmoor’s centennial celebration in 2024.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
City Librarian John Szabo said the library will complete its own 2026 time capsule at the end of this year's centennial celebration.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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