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centenary Synonyms
Another word for centenary
Choosing another word for centenary depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event, or a celebration commemorating it.
Usage Example
"The university will celebrate its centennial next autumn with a series of public lectures."
Strongest
centennial
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to or marking a hundredth anniversary or a period of one hundred years.
Usage Example
"The national museum organized a special exhibition for the poet's centennial celebration."
Strongest
centennial
Weak
secular
• noun (Context 3)
A period of one hundred years; a century.
Usage Example
"Several major social reforms took place over the course of that single century."
Strongest
century
centennial
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Centenary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/centenary