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as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in to commemorate
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 celebrate
The awards recognize outstanding literary achievements in 13 categories and celebrate the highest quality of writing from authors at all stages of their careers.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As an urban community that proudly displays public sculptures and murals, Lake Nona celebrates its art-centric nature at every turn.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Rainy weather wasn't stopping people from going out and celebrating Mardi Gras in San Francisco on Tuesday.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Best of the Best Beaches, celebrating top coastal destinations around the world based on traveler reviews from the past 12 months.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
As an urban community that proudly displays public sculptures and murals, Lake Nona celebrates its art-centric nature at every turn.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Rainy weather wasn't stopping people from going out and celebrating Mardi Gras in San Francisco on Tuesday.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Best of the Best Beaches, celebrating top coastal destinations around the world based on traveler reviews from the past 12 months.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrate
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Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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What customers are saying Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Johnson pointed to a visit with Jackson to Selma, Alabama, to commemorate Bloody Sunday — the infamous day in 1965 in which some 600 marchers set off from Selma headed for the state capital of Montgomery in response to a shooting that killed a civil rights activist.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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On this day, many Christians mark their Lenten journey by receiving ashes made from the palms distributed during the previous year's Palm Sunday celebration, the first day of Holy Week, which commemorates Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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So far, the closest person the 2020s have to fill that slot is Glen Powell, a native of the Lone Star State blessed with a smile that melts butter and and aw-shucks amiability.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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The health tech crew has found a way to monetize our heartbeat, God bless ‘em.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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