celebrator

Definition of celebratornext
as in celebrant
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion some rowdy Super Bowl celebrators had to be given friendly warnings by the police

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Recent Examples of celebrator Halloween celebrators are poised to spend more than ever, and some are willing to borrow money to keep the festivities going. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Tourists and Independence Day celebrators are expected to flock to Independence Mall on Saturday, when the new panels could be on display if the National Park Service installs them in time. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 Amethyst Martinez In New York City, celebrators had a plethora of events to choose from to mark the United States' 250th anniversary of its independence. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 It’s reported that some Knicks celebrators followed the Spurs back to their hotel, jeering and egging them. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 June 2026 Some celebrators said officers aggressively shut down their festivities. — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 12 June 2026 Special occasions celebrators, romantic weekenders, limelight-shunning VIPs, and families who want to be by the water can all be found lounging around the resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 There are those who don’t celebrate Christmas and need a night out to laugh with other non-celebrators. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025 The celebrators in Sydney, Australia, which is 19 hours ahead of California, were among the first people celebrating the holiday this year. — Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrator
celebrant
Noun
  • Ringing in the holiday Still, celebrants will gather in the first weeks of November to celebrate the Festival of Lights and its messages of hope, unity and togetherness.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Watch out for traffic and other costumed celebrants—but also keep a part of your attention on the sky.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Celebrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrator. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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