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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
Ja Rule celebrates his whiskey brand, Amber & Opal, during a special happy hour in New York City.
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People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The song celebrates coming back together.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 May 2026
The Legacy is inspired by Dobson’s original architecture, and will feature a larger dining room, more seating (for about 50 guests), and imagery that celebrates the brand’s history.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
As Toki celebrates its 10th anniversary, Suntory is expanding the brand into more international markets.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In this series, IndieWire celebrates some of our favorite characters on TV that have come to the end of their run this season, with the stars that played them.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.
—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
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
People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The song celebrates coming back together.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 May 2026
The Legacy is inspired by Dobson’s original architecture, and will feature a larger dining room, more seating (for about 50 guests), and imagery that celebrates the brand’s history.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
As Toki celebrates its 10th anniversary, Suntory is expanding the brand into more international markets.
—John Kell, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
In this series, IndieWire celebrates some of our favorite characters on TV that have come to the end of their run this season, with the stars that played them.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Smart chatter praises the trailer’s restraint, sound design and emotional cruelty more than gore, which is rare air for internet horror discourse.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Warkentin praises Stanton Optical for its innovative approach to eyecare and Stanton Optical returns the praise for its willingness to think outside the box.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The march commemorates what Israel calls Jerusalem Day, marking Israel’s capture of East Jerusalem, including the Old City and its holy sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims, in the 1967 Middle East War.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Haiti Heritage month, flag day The festival intentionally coincides with Haitian Flag Day on May 18, which commemorates the creation of the Haitian flag during the fight for independence from France.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 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 17 May. 2026.
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