fete
Frequently Asked Questions
- Bill’s retiring and we’re throwing a big fete in his honor.
- Hundreds gathered to fete the couple on their wedding day.
- The director, once feted by critics, is no longer a media darling.
Example Sentences
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But ever since a pair of Italian ski legends lit the cauldron in Milan, just 18 months after the summer fête of Paris, the decline of the Games has felt like a distant memory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Earlier this week, Klum told USA Today that her yearly fête was a result of having few “really cool” Halloween party options in New York.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2024
It’s like they are frozen in time, enjoying a giant and timeless party somewhere: On a balcony admiring ballroom dancers, or guests at a grandiose fête thrown by the Great Gatsby himself.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2024
Chapeau aux supporters de l’équipe du Pays de Galles qui après avoir fait la fête dans le centre-ville ramassent leurs détritus.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2022
But of course there’s still a grande fête at the quarterback’s lake house.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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