50th
Half a century
The ordinal form of fifty, indicating position number fifty in a sequence.
A 50th birthday or anniversary marks a significant milestone, often called a golden anniversary for marriages.
She finished in 50th place.
Their 50th wedding anniversary called for a celebration.
Bright yellow, or precious
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
tribute · gala · banquet · ceremony · toast · reminiscence · legacy · recognition
After forty-ninth
- fiftyFive tens combined
- forty-ninthOrdinal for 49
- fifty-firstOrdinal of 51
- rankingOrdered position assignment
position · sequence · place · order · numeral · preceding · following · succession
Period of fifty years
- decadesTen-year periods
- eraDistinct historical period
- generationAge-defined peer group
- lifetimeDuration of existence
longevity · span · duration · years · aging · history · retrospective · passage
Accomplished goal or deed
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
- breakthroughSudden important advance
culmination · pinnacle · triumph · watershed · capstone · legacy · success · progress
Gathering for celebration
- festivitiesCelebratory events and activities
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
bash · gathering · fete · jubilation · revelry · toasting · congratulations · honors
golden
Bright yellow, or precious
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- commemorationAct of honoring memory
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
milestone · tribute · gala · banquet · ceremony · toast · reminiscence · legacy · recognition · honoree
fiftieth
After forty-ninth
- fiftyFive tens combined
- forty-ninthOrdinal for 49
- fifty-firstOrdinal of 51
ranking · position · sequence · place · order · numeral · preceding · following · succession · halfway
half-century
Period of fifty years
- decadesTen-year periods
- eraDistinct historical period
- generationAge-defined peer group
lifetime · longevity · span · duration · years · aging · history · retrospective · passage · endurance
achievement
Accomplished goal or deed
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
breakthrough · culmination · pinnacle · triumph · watershed · capstone · legacy · success · progress · realization
party
Gathering for celebration
- festivitiesCelebratory events and activities
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
reception · bash · gathering · fete · jubilation · revelry · toasting · congratulations · honors · fiesta
50th25th
Following the twenty-fourth
silver anniversary · silver jubilee · paper anniversary · 10th · tin anniversary