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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
Deiver celebrates finishing third at a regional spelling bee in New Mexico.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
On Friday and Saturday nights, Red Rooster’s second-story pool hall hosts The Shrine, an event that celebrates Black music ranging from hip-hop to amapiano.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
As Monumental Baptist Church celebrates 200 years, the focus is not just on the past but on the future.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame celebrates the women of the American West (a story that doesn’t get nearly enough attention and is worth an hour or two).
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The first show celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt and will take place on Friday, July 10, and the second show is set for the following day, July 11, and commemorates the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Observed by Christians, the holy day celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan with charity and morning prayers, followed by evening gatherings where friends and family share meals.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
On Friday and Saturday nights, Red Rooster’s second-story pool hall hosts The Shrine, an event that celebrates Black music ranging from hip-hop to amapiano.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
As Monumental Baptist Church celebrates 200 years, the focus is not just on the past but on the future.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame celebrates the women of the American West (a story that doesn’t get nearly enough attention and is worth an hour or two).
—Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
The first show celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt and will take place on Friday, July 10, and the second show is set for the following day, July 11, and commemorates the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Observed by Christians, the holy day celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan with charity and morning prayers, followed by evening gatherings where friends and family share meals.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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According to people close to him, the president frequently praises Rubio in both private and public settings, at times casting him as a possible all-time great at the State Department.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The superintendent praises the international educators — mostly from Jamaica and the Philippines — for their skill and dedication.—
Michael Melia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The first show celebrates the 30th anniversary of Jay’s debut album Reasonable Doubt and will take place on Friday, July 10, and the second show is set for the following day, July 11, and commemorates the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Located on the property known as Nuestra Señora Reina de La Paz, the monument commemorates Chavez’s final resting place.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
17 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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