in celebration of

phrase

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

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The event showcased the work of the university’s graduate students in celebration of the next generation of talent emerging in the region. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 It is slated for delivery between Q3 2027 and Q2 2028, in celebration of the franchise’s 30th anniversary in 2028. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026 Over the years, the two have attended the launch event of a Rolling Stones album, a John Mayer studio session, a dinner in celebration of Michael Kors’s 45th year in the fashion industry, and countless red carpets. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 8 Sep. 2026 During the third quarter of the game, Freedom stood and raised his arms in celebration of a three-pointer made by Sophie Cunningham, the Fever star who has also received vitriol for her stance on biological men participating in women’s sports. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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