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as in praises
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in commemorates
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 celebrates
Crew awaits trip around moon, celebrates Easter The Artemis II astronauts sent down Easter greetings as their Orion spacecraft carried them toward a pass over the moon's normally unseen far side the following day.
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Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on April 7, 2026.
—Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
This quick and easy appetizer celebrates spring with fresh and bright seasonal ingredients, such as asparagus, lemon, and mint.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The holiday celebrates the incoming month of Magha, which typically falls between January and February.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The May 1 full moon will also rise on Labour Day, or International Workers Day, which celebrates the struggle for fair rights and conditions in the workplace.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
There is, in theory, a large bloc of voters who fear AI’s implications, bigger than the one that celebrates them.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
William Daniels celebrates his 99th birthday with his wife Bonnie Bartlett in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Michu was recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company The company was recently recognized as the #1 Smart50 Company, a major honor that celebrates the fastest‑growing and most innovative Australian businesses.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Arsenal's German midfielder #29 Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Sporting CP and Arsenal at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on April 7, 2026.
—Jackie Powell, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
This quick and easy appetizer celebrates spring with fresh and bright seasonal ingredients, such as asparagus, lemon, and mint.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
The holiday celebrates the incoming month of Magha, which typically falls between January and February.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
The May 1 full moon will also rise on Labour Day, or International Workers Day, which celebrates the struggle for fair rights and conditions in the workplace.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
There is, in theory, a large bloc of voters who fear AI’s implications, bigger than the one that celebrates them.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
William Daniels celebrates his 99th birthday with his wife Bonnie Bartlett in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
Verb
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Though Campbell keeps a low profile and doesn't post publicly on social media, the pro golfer praises his longtime love on Instagram whenever given the opportunity.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The release commemorates a decade since Prince’s untimely death in 2016.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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Easter for Christians commemorates Christ’s triumph over death with his resurrection following his crucifixion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Conversation becomes your stage as the Full Moon blesses your 3rd House of Communication, inviting you to make a heartfelt call, accept (or offer) neighborly help, or present a creation of yours to others.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Even though Saturn will test this relationship or agreement over the coming years, Venus’ trine to Jupiter on February 22 blesses the professional endeavors that are beginning around this time.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Jan. 2026
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Banks extols the virtues of eavesdropping.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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In it, Shapiro extols the virtues of using politics to improve people’s lives.—
Toluse Olorunnipa,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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