anniversary
noun
the yearly recurrence of the date of a past event.
anniversaries
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pluralof anniversary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But presidents have previously marked major anniversaries by attending several sites including New York, where the majority of the 2,977 victims were killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Clients trusted him with their special moments: engagements, weddings and anniversaries, or when they simply wished to treat themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
But observing 25th anniversaries is something we do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Some people marked birthdays and anniversaries during the eclipse, giving the evening a romantic significance.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
I envy everyone who gets to visit graves, bring flowers to them on birthdays and anniversaries.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
