1
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
No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.
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Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
More than 50 years after his death, Pusser remains a prominent presence in his hometown of Adamsville, Tennessee, where a museum displays artifacts from his life and an annual festival celebrates his legacy.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Fitting into a world that celebrates tiny women Di Giacomo grew up in Miami in the 1980s in a world that told girls that tiny was better.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The tour celebrates Gaga’s Mayhem album, which has already been generating plenty of buzz in the music world since its release in March 2025.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
The Rising Star program celebrates high school seniors in the San Dieguito Union High School District who embody character, integrity, love of learning, and community involvement, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
As for the second-generation 300ZX, one option was a twin-turbo V-6, which is what the Z Heritage Edition celebrates.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
More than 50 years after his death, Pusser remains a prominent presence in his hometown of Adamsville, Tennessee, where a museum displays artifacts from his life and an annual festival celebrates his legacy.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Fitting into a world that celebrates tiny women Di Giacomo grew up in Miami in the 1980s in a world that told girls that tiny was better.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
The tour celebrates Gaga’s Mayhem album, which has already been generating plenty of buzz in the music world since its release in March 2025.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 10 Sep. 2025
The Rising Star program celebrates high school seniors in the San Dieguito Union High School District who embody character, integrity, love of learning, and community involvement, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
As for the second-generation 300ZX, one option was a twin-turbo V-6, which is what the Z Heritage Edition celebrates.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tropp also praises the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach communities for their dining options, small businesses, open spaces and entertainment venues.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Consul General Alicia Kerber will deliver the traditional El Grito de Independencia, which commemorates the speech that marked the beginning of the independence movement, at the Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park as a special guest on Saturday.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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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
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The walk is presided over by its creator, a mysterious authoritarian figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill) who extolls the sadistic contest as a boon for the spirits of the impoverished American people.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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