centennial
noun
cen·ten·ni·al
sen-ˈte-nē-əl 
: a 100th anniversary or its celebration
centennial
adjective
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Decked out in matching Route 66 button-up shirts that featured a map of the iconic road, the married couple set out on a road trip to celebrate the centennial.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The baseball field at the prison hasn't been touched since the building closed down in 2002, but the exhibition game is part of the centennial celebration of Route 66.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Doocy’s trip will conclude in Springfield, Missouri, where the official kickoff of the Route 66 centennial celebration is set to take place.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
As part of its centennial celebration of the iconic dish, The Brown Hotel is embracing this spirit of innovation by introducing a number of hot brown variations, including a dip, quesadilla, wontons, and poutine-like fries loaded with turkey, bacon, and mornay sauce.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The baseball field at the prison hasn't been touched since the building closed down in 2002, but the exhibition game is part of the centennial celebration of Route 66.
—Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Doocy’s trip will conclude in Springfield, Missouri, where the official kickoff of the Route 66 centennial celebration is set to take place.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
As part of its centennial celebration of the iconic dish, The Brown Hotel is embracing this spirit of innovation by introducing a number of hot brown variations, including a dip, quesadilla, wontons, and poutine-like fries loaded with turkey, bacon, and mornay sauce.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Centennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centennial. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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