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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 full-length rerecording—now shorn of expletives—celebrates the record’s 10th anniversary (with the unintended consequence of sparking a discourse about Toledo’s ostensible religious views).
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Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
The Ocrafolk Festival brings together storytellers and musicians for a weekend in early June, while the Fig Festival in August celebrates the island’s popular fruit.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Alexia Umansky celebrates the launch of Saint James Iced Tea's new half and half flavor.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That means the new legislation could have a profound effect in how the city celebrates its multicultural identity.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Continue reading … REMEMBERING HEROES — America celebrates those who served the nation selflessly.
—FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The Big Screen Competition celebrates the best of mainstream films, featuring filmmaking talent, both established and new, from around the globe.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
Every year, the United Kingdom celebrates several bank holidays, but the royals don't necessarily treat them as vacations.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026
With Apapaxoa, Grupo Xcaret continues to build a long-term cultural platform that celebrates Mexico through food, creativity and connection.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
The Ocrafolk Festival brings together storytellers and musicians for a weekend in early June, while the Fig Festival in August celebrates the island’s popular fruit.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Alexia Umansky celebrates the launch of Saint James Iced Tea's new half and half flavor.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
That means the new legislation could have a profound effect in how the city celebrates its multicultural identity.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Continue reading … REMEMBERING HEROES — America celebrates those who served the nation selflessly.
—FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
The Big Screen Competition celebrates the best of mainstream films, featuring filmmaking talent, both established and new, from around the globe.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 May 2026
Every year, the United Kingdom celebrates several bank holidays, but the royals don't necessarily treat them as vacations.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 May 2026
With Apapaxoa, Grupo Xcaret continues to build a long-term cultural platform that celebrates Mexico through food, creativity and connection.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Guggenheim still praises the marketing campaign, spearheaded by then-Paramount exec Megan Colligan.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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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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The monument, which was built on the park's Crystal Point in 1926, commemorates the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 and the valor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry's men.—
Victoria E. Freile,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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In June 2024, the monument, which commemorates the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, opened a contemporary and interactive visitors center, serving as a museum to educate visitors about the space’s history and a community space to showcase LGBTQ+ culture in New York City.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
20 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 24 May. 2026.
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