centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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Meanwhile, here are some other Bay Area manifestations of the Miles/Coltrane centennial.
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The title also reflected the city’s centennial and its spectacular growth from a frontier settlement to an industrial metropolis.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
New editions of his music and his autobiography have been released timed to this centennial event – with more on the way.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Among Harding’s priorities are expanding music education opportunities throughout Los Angeles County schools and deepening investment in the Youth Orchestra, including plans for an international YOLA tour in 2029 marking architect Frank Gehry’s centennial celebration.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
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Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The title also reflected the city’s centennial and its spectacular growth from a frontier settlement to an industrial metropolis.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
New editions of his music and his autobiography have been released timed to this centennial event – with more on the way.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Among Harding’s priorities are expanding music education opportunities throughout Los Angeles County schools and deepening investment in the Youth Orchestra, including plans for an international YOLA tour in 2029 marking architect Frank Gehry’s centennial celebration.
—Holly Alvarado, Daily News, 26 May 2026
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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