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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
Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael, who was fighting against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), was feted by bagpipes and drums outside his Homer Glen home after his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Mother feted the collab at Joyface.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
At red-carpet events last year in New Orleans and this week in the Bay Area, Robinson was feted for his good deeds off the field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
One evening, back in his native Virginia, Cherry was feted at a gathering.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Packed with vitamin D, B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as essential minerals including iodine, selenium, iron, calcium, and potassium, the oily fish is suddenly being feted as the secret to glowy skin.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The pair will be feted during the 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards ceremony on February 28 at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Mustard feted the tequila brand by creating an entire song out of the sound of a bottle uncorking.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Also, 10 additional songwriters were feted with emerging global songwriter awards, including Oliver Cronin, Carla Wehbe and Bri Clark.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Mother feted the collab at Joyface.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Feb. 2026
At red-carpet events last year in New Orleans and this week in the Bay Area, Robinson was feted for his good deeds off the field.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
One evening, back in his native Virginia, Cherry was feted at a gathering.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Packed with vitamin D, B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as essential minerals including iodine, selenium, iron, calcium, and potassium, the oily fish is suddenly being feted as the secret to glowy skin.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The pair will be feted during the 16th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards ceremony on February 28 at the Wiltern in Los Angeles.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2026
Mustard feted the tequila brand by creating an entire song out of the sound of a bottle uncorking.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Also, 10 additional songwriters were feted with emerging global songwriter awards, including Oliver Cronin, Carla Wehbe and Bri Clark.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feted
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DeSoto High School’s football team is honored in a championship parade hosted by DeSoto for its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Viola Davis also honored Carter after his death.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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He has been featured in the news and gets recognized by people in the business.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Feted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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