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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
That five-year, $54-million extension celebrates its first birthday in a few weeks.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Emma Operacz celebrates her graduation at Eastern Michigan University.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Community Night celebrates the creativity and talent of Blizzard fans, giving artists, makers, and performers a platform to showcase their work and compete for top prizes.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
International Vesak Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Simone Taylor celebrates her birthday with friends at the Sunday jazz brunch at Bloom Ranch.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Passover is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Next year, Wake-Robin celebrates its 90th anniversary, and club organizers plan a multi-day event to highlight the group's resilience, fellowship, camaraderie and commitment to growing the game.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
This six-minute compilation of CoComelon songs celebrates vegetables.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Emma Operacz celebrates her graduation at Eastern Michigan University.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Community Night celebrates the creativity and talent of Blizzard fans, giving artists, makers, and performers a platform to showcase their work and compete for top prizes.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
International Vesak Day celebrates the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.
—Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
Simone Taylor celebrates her birthday with friends at the Sunday jazz brunch at Bloom Ranch.
—Martine Thompson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Passover is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
Next year, Wake-Robin celebrates its 90th anniversary, and club organizers plan a multi-day event to highlight the group's resilience, fellowship, camaraderie and commitment to growing the game.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
This six-minute compilation of CoComelon songs celebrates vegetables.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Warren praises this skincare for increasing cellular turnover, inhibiting pigment production and fighting acne.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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Genevieve praises Kyle for his charisma and recognizes that making allies is critical for her game this season.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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For Christians, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, a fundamental belief in Christianity.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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As the Bay Area commemorates Black History Month, the contributions of African Americans to art and culture are celebrated.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 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
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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