as in famous
widely known
a celebrated author making an appearance on a talk show
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in commemorated
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
a mixed family that celebrates both the Christian and Jewish religious holidays
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Recent Examples of celebrated
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Beyond its safety credentials, the city-state continues to draw visitors with its celebrated street-food scene, luxury hotels, and blend of historic neighborhoods and striking modern architecture, from Chinatown to the Marina Bay waterfront.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
But Eugenie celebrated her husband without celebrating her father.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
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Adjective
What is established is that the celebrated director Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the movie, is helming this version and Darrell Grand Moultrie, who has a robust background in choreographing both ballet and Beyoncé, is in charge of the dancing.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
Beyond its safety credentials, the city-state continues to draw visitors with its celebrated street-food scene, luxury hotels, and blend of historic neighborhoods and striking modern architecture, from Chinatown to the Marina Bay waterfront.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Verb
In this coast-to-coast event, Disney Parks and attractions are the portal through which America's greatest stories, triumphs and traditions are celebrated.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
But Eugenie celebrated her husband without celebrating her father.
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Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrated
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Each invite reportedly includes a unque watermark so the famous couple will know if anyone leaks information about their nuptials on social media.
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On June 23, the Legally Blonde star, 50, broke out her Elle Woods best for the premiere of Elle, a brand-new series chronicling her famous character’s life before her time at Harvard Law.
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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This one has been commemorated by a gladiatorial contest on the White House grounds and by an, apparently coming up, a long speech by the president of the day.
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On Saturday, the 250th anniversary of the event was commemorated on Pershing Square at the Presidio of San Francisco in a two-hour ceremony.
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The billionaire pop titan and the NFL star, both 36, kicked off their wedding festivities Thursday afternoon with a rehearsal dinner at the famed sports arena.
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Fast forward to 1953 and the Delage was apparently involved in a fender-bender and dispatched to famed coachbuilder Saoutchik for repairs.
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But while most of the apartment has been blessed by the magic of Angela’s personal touch, two rooms remain in limbo.
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Then, seven years ago, Cohen snagged a rare vacant plot for sale—modest in scale, at roughly half an acre, but blessed with pristine ocean frontage and perfect for the family escape of his imagination.
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Sutton said The Wounded Blue first purchased the officer a wheelchair before connecting him with a renowned spinal surgeon through the same anonymous donor.
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Born on a farm in Maine, and instructed in local flora by an aunt, Butler availed herself of science classes at the University of Minnesota and went on to become a renowned phycologist.
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One prominent Cherokee named Katteuha co-wrote a letter to Benjamin Franklin during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, urging him to push for peace between the Native people and settlers.
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The effect of protostar outflows on their environment can be seen in the JWST image via the prominent blue ridges.
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Arlington received a distinguished visitor Saturday as the King of Jordan stopped by during the city's World Cup festivities.
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Liu, then a Tencent distinguished scientist (a senior title the Chinese tech giant gives to elite researchers) leading the company’s development of its Hunyuan AI model from scratch, saw where the industry was heading.
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“Celebrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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