centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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Wynton Marsalis will lead a Jazz at Lincoln Center program in September, and Herbie Hancock will celebrate the centennial of Miles Davis in August.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Spring’s highlights include old favorites, world premieres and a centennial celebration by the oldest dance company in the United States.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The most iconic highway in the country reaches its centennial this year – and travelers are ready to celebrate with an epic road trip.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Family members gathered on Sunday at AG Rhodes in Atlanta to honor Clemons' centennial birthday, marking a century defined by creativity, resilience, and joy.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Spring’s highlights include old favorites, world premieres and a centennial celebration by the oldest dance company in the United States.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2026
The most iconic highway in the country reaches its centennial this year – and travelers are ready to celebrate with an epic road trip.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
Family members gathered on Sunday at AG Rhodes in Atlanta to honor Clemons' centennial birthday, marking a century defined by creativity, resilience, and joy.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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