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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
Três bistro, the main dining spot, celebrates the island's landscapes, both in its design and its ingredients.
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Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Sunday, February 9 Andre Howard, a then-10-year-old who was one of the two dozen people hurt in Northeast Philadelphia, celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while recovering in the hospital.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Scorpion celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and Eve is still in awe of its legacy.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite its heavy premise, Dying for Sex is a lithe and witty marvel that celebrates life and lust in equal measure.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
As Crave Cafe celebrates 19 years in business, the favorite for homemade soups is also marking two years in business at its new location.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Three of the soloists are longtime symphony members — concertmaster Jeff Thayer, principal English horn player Andrea Overturf and harpist Julie Phillips, who this year celebrates her 20th anniversary with the symphony.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
For me, the actress having those two moments really celebrates Charlotte’s humanity.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Their dreams stay dreams, while this team, the best in the world, celebrates on a makeshift stage living out a fantasy.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Sunday, February 9 Andre Howard, a then-10-year-old who was one of the two dozen people hurt in Northeast Philadelphia, celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while recovering in the hospital.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Scorpion celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and Eve is still in awe of its legacy.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Despite its heavy premise, Dying for Sex is a lithe and witty marvel that celebrates life and lust in equal measure.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
As Crave Cafe celebrates 19 years in business, the favorite for homemade soups is also marking two years in business at its new location.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Jan. 2026
Three of the soloists are longtime symphony members — concertmaster Jeff Thayer, principal English horn player Andrea Overturf and harpist Julie Phillips, who this year celebrates her 20th anniversary with the symphony.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
For me, the actress having those two moments really celebrates Charlotte’s humanity.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
Their dreams stay dreams, while this team, the best in the world, celebrates on a makeshift stage living out a fantasy.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Sandy praises every crew member for their growth, commitment, and performance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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This park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, a pivotal moment in the Civil War.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
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Many of the park structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and 1940s; a statue inside the park commemorates their service.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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