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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
Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates with Veronica Burton #22 after making a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Kennywood drone show celebrates America 250 To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Kennywood will host drone shows every Saturday and Sunday from July 11–26.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The fest celebrates its 44th year with an array of events through May 10.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Free music is easy to find at this July 10-12 event in City Park, which celebrates African American arts, culture and community, organizers said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Along with William, Prince of Wales, Attenborough helped to set up in 2019 the Earthshot Prize, which celebrates innovative environmental solutions.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Jack Kirby Way celebrates a legendary comics artist while also acknowledging the immigrant creators who helped shape the genre.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Saturday brings dozens more embassies to tour, as the European Union celebrates its culture with its annual Open House.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Janelle Salaun #13 of the Golden State Valkyries celebrates with Veronica Burton #22 after making a three-pointer during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena on May 08, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Kennywood drone show celebrates America 250 To celebrate America's 250th birthday, Kennywood will host drone shows every Saturday and Sunday from July 11–26.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
The fest celebrates its 44th year with an array of events through May 10.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
Free music is easy to find at this July 10-12 event in City Park, which celebrates African American arts, culture and community, organizers said.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Along with William, Prince of Wales, Attenborough helped to set up in 2019 the Earthshot Prize, which celebrates innovative environmental solutions.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Jack Kirby Way celebrates a legendary comics artist while also acknowledging the immigrant creators who helped shape the genre.
—Miriam Eve Mora, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Saturday brings dozens more embassies to tour, as the European Union celebrates its culture with its annual Open House.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Gwen Stefani praises 'crazy exchange of love' Stefani, 56, was an age-defying whirlwind.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Bethea openly praises Kerr's politics and makes no effort to push back.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Saturday is Victory Day in Russia, a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The new 250 boots will also feature a special hangtag that commemorates the anniversary and includes a golden bottle opener key chain that is attached to each boot.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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Comfort spreads as the fertile Moon blesses your home zone and sextiles therapeutic Chiron in your 6th House of Sustainability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 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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However, Steve Evans, owner of Memphis Maids, extolls the virtues of regularly cleaning above and around your cabinetry.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Banks extols the virtues of eavesdropping.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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