Jubilee
What it means
A special anniversary or period marked by public celebration.
Reach for it when naming a commemorative celebration tied to a defined span or institution
The theater marked its jubilee with a free concert.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
big birthday
Fits when informal language suits an institution's milestone
Careful The phrase is imprecise and can sound childish in official history.
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everyday
anniversary
Fits when the recurring date itself is the main fact
Careful Anniversary does not imply public festivity or a particularly notable interval.
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warm
Fits when shared enjoyment of a milestone is central
Careful Celebration is broad and lacks jubilee's anniversary association.
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professional
Fits when a programmed public event includes multiple activities
Careful Festival can recur annually without marking elapsed years.
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formal
commemoration
Fits when remembering a person or event is more important than celebration
Careful Commemoration may be solemn rather than joyful.
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literary
Fits when a formal featured event gives the anniversary glamour
Careful One gala may form part of a jubilee but is not the whole observance.
Opposites 3
- cancellation
- mourning
- ordinary year
Common phrases 3
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golden jubilee
The library's golden jubilee included oral histories from its first readers.
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jubilee year
During its jubilee year, the theater offered one free seat in every row.
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celebrate a jubilee
The cooperative will celebrate a jubilee by publishing its full repair archive.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Jubilee intervals vary by tradition and context. Name the anniversary number when precision matters.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated