feted

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During his first term, China feted him like a favorite prince with various ceremonies: a private tour of the Forbidden City, followed by a performance by the Peking Opera and a huge state dinner.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

When he incurred a potentially career-ending knee injury in the 1970-71 season—and was feted with a “Jerry West Night”—it left him cold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It’s a query that McCarthy, who came of age — and amassed megawatt fame — as a 1980s heartthrob in films like “Class” and “Pretty in Pink” before transitioning to feted author, longs to address.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

On Tuesday, he was grinning and gripping in the Oval Office, feted by Donald Trump, along with most of his teammates.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Haydn was feted by the likes of Messrs Darcy and Bingley rather than by the Bennets and Lucases.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall