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Anniversary

Verb / ˌænʌˈvɜ:sɜ:i: / Another word for anniversary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a date on which an event occurred in a previous year

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Common collocations

  • wedding anniversary
  • happy anniversary
  • anniversary gift
  • golden anniversary
  • silver anniversary
  • first anniversary
  • annual anniversary
  • anniversary party

Word family

adjective anniversarial

Usage note

An anniversary typically refers to the yearly recurrence of a significant past event. It is often used for happy occasions like weddings or birthdays, but can also mark somber events.

Example sentences

  1. My parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last year.
  2. We always remember the anniversary of our first date.
  3. The company celebrated its 50th anniversary with a big party.
  4. The anniversary of the moon landing is on July 20th.
  5. The anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech is in August.

Quotes

  • "Love is not just looking at each other, it's looking in the same direction." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince (anniversary)
  • "I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you." - Ben Folds (anniversary)
  • "A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short." - Andre Maurois (wedding anniversary)

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