centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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The Museum of Modern Art is celebrating the centennial of the birth of renowned photographer and filmmaker, Robert Frank—born on November 9, 1924 in Zurich, Switzerland—with its first exhibition dedicated solely to him.
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The agency, which celebrated its centennial last year, continues to expand its initiatives but must do so within these fiscal constraints.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Disney isn’t the only movie studio that has passed its centennial, but its big birthday was particularly impressive considering its modest beginnings.
—Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Is the property—which is celebrating its centennial in 2024—trying to pay homage to the past by shunning modern technology?
—Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
The agency, which celebrated its centennial last year, continues to expand its initiatives but must do so within these fiscal constraints.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Disney isn’t the only movie studio that has passed its centennial, but its big birthday was particularly impressive considering its modest beginnings.
—Josh Spiegel, Vulture, 24 July 2024
Is the property—which is celebrating its centennial in 2024—trying to pay homage to the past by shunning modern technology?
—Katie Jackson, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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