celebrates

present tense third-person singular of celebrate

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Recent Examples of celebrates Danielson did his best coach-speak talking up the opponent this week, but when the Big Sky celebrates multiple FCS playoff teams again this season, the Eagles likely won’t be among them. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025 The landmark celebrates a darker time in Georgia’s history, but now Stone Mountain is a hub of Black excellence and culture, with over 80% of its demographic identifying as Black or African-American. Essence, 5 Sep. 2025 Below, see some of their sweetest family photos as the couple celebrates their 37th wedding anniversary. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 National Cheeseburger Day celebrates one of the most popular meals in American cuisine, coming in sixth in YouGov's poll of the most popular dishes in the country. James Powel, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 That the Kardashian family — sans Kendall — got to see the film early celebrates little beyond the fact that a Skims and Wicked collaboration might be forthcoming, but for longtime Wicked fans, this collaboration has proven one of the most obnoxious. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025 When a new Raising Cane’s opens, the chain celebrates by hosting a community giveback and a chance for customers to win free Cane’s for a year. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his touchdown with teammate Lamar Jackson #8 during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 27, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Now in its 15th year, the Independent Music Awards celebrates artists and labels operating in the indie music sector. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
Verb
  • While Bernhardt praises her gifts, the French diva doesn’t hold back in her stinging criticism of the production, calling it the same old prewar Italian theater, out of touch with the times.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
  • And Lauren, who initially praises his new short story for its trauma narrative.
    Jane Ciabattari August 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As the nation commemorates Labor Day, the moment is ripe to reflect on the power of workers and the warning signs buried in the labor data.
    Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, highlighting Beijing’s efforts to showcase military power and deepen alliances at a time of heightened global tensions.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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