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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
Council members celebrated the opportunity during a meeting on Monday but criticized the procedure behind its funding and selection.
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
This interactive map of the Indian subcontinent is a tapestry of some of the greatest and most celebrated monuments and heritage sites of the Mughal era, offering a glimpse into a rich and consequential chapter in architectural history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
In July the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, which also is one of the best months to go for a scenic ride at sunset as a solo rider or a new band rolling through the town.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The evening menu celebrates northern Italian flavours, sourcing produce from Canadian farmers and businesses.
—Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
This interactive map of the Indian subcontinent is a tapestry of some of the greatest and most celebrated monuments and heritage sites of the Mughal era, offering a glimpse into a rich and consequential chapter in architectural history.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 Apr. 2026
In July the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, which also is one of the best months to go for a scenic ride at sunset as a solo rider or a new band rolling through the town.
—Ricardo Torres, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The evening menu celebrates northern Italian flavours, sourcing produce from Canadian farmers and businesses.
—Kalpana Fitzpatrick, TheWeek, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrate
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The response was praised by Republican politicians, who widely denounced the content of the chats, which was filled with slurs for Black, Jewish and gay people and included graphic calls for violence against Black people.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cornice headboards are trending again, praised for a classic, layered look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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The day commemorates the date Robinson made his MLB debut and broke baseball's color barrier 79 years ago in 1947.—
Nate Sylves,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After years of waiting, the Covenant House on Saturday will host a ribbon cutting event to commemorate its official opening at 27221 Tyrrell Ave.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The families hollered in celebration and got an extra moment for photos once the popemobile stopped so Leo could bless a couple of babies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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We were blessed to have a writers’ room that could generate 20 to 25 movie ideas.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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