as in celebrators
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
all of the celebrants at the birthday party received a favor to take home
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Recent Examples of celebrants
Some youngsters, like McCall Elementary School fifth grader Camila Garcia, were both youthful celebrants and feting other children at the same time.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Each year during Passover, at the seder meal, celebrants of the Jewish holiday recite the Ten Plagues of Egypt in sequence while removing 10 drops of wine from their cups.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Another couple moved their entire wedding into a massive underground garage, where hundreds of celebrants could party worry-free.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The colored powders, which are tossed onto the celebrants as part of the Holi tradition, have different meanings, according to the National Geographic.
—Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
Mazeroski dashed around the bases, grinning and waving his cap, joined by celebrants from the stands who had rushed on to the field and followed him to home plate, where his teammates embraced him.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Mazeroski dashed around the bases, grinning and waving his cap, joined by celebrants from the stands who had rushed onto the field and followed him to home plate, where his teammates embraced him.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Some Valentine's Day celebrants in metro Phoenix's northwest Valley will have to waltz around traffic closures.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
While some celebrants have greeted these caricatures with cathartic jeers and sneers, others are shocked and outraged.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 1 Apr. 2026
Each year during Passover, at the seder meal, celebrants of the Jewish holiday recite the Ten Plagues of Egypt in sequence while removing 10 drops of wine from their cups.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Another couple moved their entire wedding into a massive underground garage, where hundreds of celebrants could party worry-free.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
The colored powders, which are tossed onto the celebrants as part of the Holi tradition, have different meanings, according to the National Geographic.
—Yvette Orozco, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
Mazeroski dashed around the bases, grinning and waving his cap, joined by celebrants from the stands who had rushed on to the field and followed him to home plate, where his teammates embraced him.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Mazeroski dashed around the bases, grinning and waving his cap, joined by celebrants from the stands who had rushed onto the field and followed him to home plate, where his teammates embraced him.
—Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Some Valentine's Day celebrants in metro Phoenix's northwest Valley will have to waltz around traffic closures.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrants
Noun
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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
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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
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Modern-day revelers can visit Orlando-area venues hosting food and drink specials, plus honor Mexican culture.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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While the bash attracts thousands of rowdy revelers, this year's party saw a significant law enforcement presence up and down the shores after previous events led to numerous arrests.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Celebrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrants. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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