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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
More than a saying, pura vida is a guiding philosophy that honors simplicity and sustainability, and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between people and their environment.
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Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
To the uninitiated, the sport celebrates violence.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The festival, which started in Louisville in 1975, celebrates Kentucky's oral traditions and storytelling.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The award, however, celebrates actions that go far beyond being courteous.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
New to the grounds is an alley between the Terrace and Beer Barn that celebrates the region’s thriving street food scene.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet our culture celebrates intelligence while conscious experience struggles to claim a place at the table.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Deiver celebrates finishing third at a regional spelling bee in New Mexico.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which Christians believe occurred three days after his crucifixion, according to the Bible.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
To the uninitiated, the sport celebrates violence.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The festival, which started in Louisville in 1975, celebrates Kentucky's oral traditions and storytelling.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
The award, however, celebrates actions that go far beyond being courteous.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
New to the grounds is an alley between the Terrace and Beer Barn that celebrates the region’s thriving street food scene.
—Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Yet our culture celebrates intelligence while conscious experience struggles to claim a place at the table.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Deiver celebrates finishing third at a regional spelling bee in New Mexico.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
Verb
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Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The new project commemorates the one-year anniversary of the Canadian-Colombian singer’s third studio album Paid in Memories.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
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Silent Way commemorates a seamless yet noteworthy change in Atobe’s career.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
27 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
Verb
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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
Cite this Entry
“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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