anniversary
noun
an·ni·ver·sa·ry
ˌa-nə-ˈvərs-rē 
-ˈvər-sə-
plural anniversaries
1
: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event
a wedding anniversary
broadly
: a date that follows such an event by a specified period of time measured in units other than years
the 6-month anniversary of the accident
2
: the celebration of an anniversary
Examples of anniversary in a Sentence
the anniversary of the invasion
The exhibit will close on the 100th anniversary of the artist's death.
Recent Examples on the Web
Volvo will celebrate its 100th anniversary in a few years and seems well-positioned for further success, which was not a guarantee as recently as the global economic crisis in 2008.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Jeshurun celebrated a milestone anniversary — 150 years in Des Moines.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The event, also celebrating the foundation’s 33rd anniversary, will take place at Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
Nearby in Snowmass, the Snowmass Rodeo marks its 50th anniversary with a new arena and events every Wednesday from June 19 until Aug. 23.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
Vanessa Bryant is sharing kisses with her late husband Kobe Bryant to mark their 23rd wedding anniversary.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
To celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, Hargitay and Ice-T recently revisited some of SVU's most pivotal moments for an Entertainment Weekly digital cover.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
DeSantis signed the bill on the 63rd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the last attempt by Cuban exiles to overthrow the communist regime of Fidel Castro.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
This year, the park celebrates its 150th anniversary with live music by The Tracy Walker Band, food from We Do BBQ and many other activities.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
Jeshurun celebrated a milestone anniversary — 150 years in Des Moines.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
The event, also celebrating the foundation’s 33rd anniversary, will take place at Taglyan Cultural Complex in Hollywood.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2024
Nearby in Snowmass, the Snowmass Rodeo marks its 50th anniversary with a new arena and events every Wednesday from June 19 until Aug. 23.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
Vanessa Bryant is sharing kisses with her late husband Kobe Bryant to mark their 23rd wedding anniversary.
—Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
To celebrate the show's 25th anniversary, Hargitay and Ice-T recently revisited some of SVU's most pivotal moments for an Entertainment Weekly digital cover.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 17 Apr. 2024
DeSantis signed the bill on the 63rd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the last attempt by Cuban exiles to overthrow the communist regime of Fidel Castro.
—Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2024
This year, the park celebrates its 150th anniversary with live music by The Tracy Walker Band, food from We Do BBQ and many other activities.
—Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 17 Apr. 2024
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anniversary
noun
an·ni·ver·sa·ry
ˌan-ə-ˈvərs-(ə-)rē
plural anniversaries
1
a
: the annual return of the date of a special event
b
: a date that follows such an event by a specified period of time
the 6-month anniversary of the accident
2
: the celebration of an anniversary
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