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or fêted
as in honored
to show appreciation, respect, or affection for (someone) with a public celebration
the returning servicemen and servicewomen were feted with a week's worth of celebrations
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Recent Examples of feted
One big draw was Eddy Cue, the services and entertainment chief at Apple, who was feted at the fest before taking to the stage to talk with Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
The lineup of country music heavyweights due to receive special awards from the Academy of Country Music this summer has been set, with Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley and Eric Church among the stars being feted at the 19th annual ACM Honors program.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
And of course the long-suffering Rangers were feted 1994.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
He’ll be feted Sunday, his 80th birthday, during a UFC fight night that’s expected to draw thousands to the White House grounds.
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Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Their work was feted at a celebration in absentia, with readings given through proxies.
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Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
On May 13, luxury womenswear brand Scarlett Gasque feted the opening of its new Meatpacking District boutique.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
He was feted by many friends and admirers.
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Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
The lineup of country music heavyweights due to receive special awards from the Academy of Country Music this summer has been set, with Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley and Eric Church among the stars being feted at the 19th annual ACM Honors program.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
25 June 2026
And of course the long-suffering Rangers were feted 1994.
—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
He’ll be feted Sunday, his 80th birthday, during a UFC fight night that’s expected to draw thousands to the White House grounds.
—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Their work was feted at a celebration in absentia, with readings given through proxies.
—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
On May 13, luxury womenswear brand Scarlett Gasque feted the opening of its new Meatpacking District boutique.
—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
He was feted by many friends and admirers.
—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feted
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The French Open honored 14-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal with a statue outside Court Philippe Chatrier.
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During the Friday opening ceremony in the double anniversary year of KVIFF, its 60th edition in the 80th year, Hoffman had been honored with the fest’s Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contributions to World Cinema.
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Since the inaugural Hall of Fame class in 1966, the ABCA has recognized more than 350 individuals with induction.
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Comcast also recognized value in theme parks and invested heavily, building Universal Studios as a formidable rival to Disney.
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“Feted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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