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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
The War of the Worlds remake starring Ice Cube dominated the 2026 Golden Raspberry Awards, taking home five Razzies at the annual anti-Oscars that celebrates Hollywood’s worst the day before the Academy Awards.
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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
This issue celebrates the Los Angeles outdoors, the many lives to be lived under its unencumbered sky.
—Elisa Wouk Almino
editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
As the carrier celebrates its 100th anniversary, veteran Boeing 787 captain Chresten Wilson is set to become the most senior pilot among United’s 18,000 aviators—and the first woman ever to hold that title.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Indian dance company celebrates its 50th anniversary with three performances at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Austin lounge is part of a broader investment by American Airlines in its network as the airline celebrates its centennial year in 2026.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
This year’s theme — Act Out Loud — celebrates the magic of theater and the performing arts.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
One of Oaxaca’s most important cultural festivals celebrates the state’s rich Indigenous traditions.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Lancaster head coach LaJeanna Howard, center, celebrates with fans and players following her team's 51-37 victory over Austin Westlake to capture the state championship.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
This issue celebrates the Los Angeles outdoors, the many lives to be lived under its unencumbered sky.
—Elisa Wouk Almino
editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
As the carrier celebrates its 100th anniversary, veteran Boeing 787 captain Chresten Wilson is set to become the most senior pilot among United’s 18,000 aviators—and the first woman ever to hold that title.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Indian dance company celebrates its 50th anniversary with three performances at the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago.
—Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The Austin lounge is part of a broader investment by American Airlines in its network as the airline celebrates its centennial year in 2026.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
This year’s theme — Act Out Loud — celebrates the magic of theater and the performing arts.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
One of Oaxaca’s most important cultural festivals celebrates the state’s rich Indigenous traditions.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Lancaster head coach LaJeanna Howard, center, celebrates with fans and players following her team's 51-37 victory over Austin Westlake to capture the state championship.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Sosie praises her brother, whose acting experience has mostly been limited to shorts, for his willingness to accept notes — and there were plenty.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Lynne praises Missy Elliott’s sonic world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Later this month, the Jewish community will celebrate Passover, a holiday that commemorates the liberation of Jewish people from enslavement in ancient Egypt.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every year, two billion Muslims across the world observe Ramadan, which commemorates when the Qur’an was first sent down from heaven to guide people toward salvation.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 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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Honest words land softly as this Moon-Chiron trine blesses your 3rd House of Local Life, especially with Luna steadying your overall tone.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 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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The Iberian nation has taken in millions of people from Latin America and Africa in recent years, and the leftist Sánchez regularly extols the financial and social benefits that immigrants who legally come to Spain bring to the eurozone’s fourth-largest economy.—
Suman Naishadham,
Fortune,
13 Dec. 2025
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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