in celebration of

idiom

: as a way of celebrating
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary.

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Anheuser-Busch is offering a $60 rebate on kegs of Bud Light in celebration of Super Bowl LX. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026 De Laurentiis is the official spokesperson of Peroni's current campaign, which includes a limited launch of Peroni Gold Bottles in celebration of the Olympics. Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026 On Thursday, the Food Network star debuted a surprising new look in celebration of his 58th birthday. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The film was later showcased at the White House in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Olmstead Act, with her pitch for a narrative feature expansion winning the largest production award in the world of $1 million dollars at AT&T Untold Stories at the Tribeca Festival. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in celebration of

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“In celebration of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20celebration%20of. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.

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