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anniversary (noun)

An anniversary is the annual recurrence of a date that marks a significant past event, ranging from personal celebrations like weddings to historical commemorations. It serves as a temporal marker used to honor, celebrate, or reflect upon the importance of an occurrence over the span of years.

💬 Example

"We booked a table at our favorite bistro to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary."

💡 Memory Tip

An ANNUAL VERSion of a special day is an ANNIVERSary.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
commemoration jubilee milestone observance remembrance
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Saying 'in my anniversary' instead of 'on my anniversary'.

Writing 'one-year anniversary' in formal contexts instead of 'first anniversary'.

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