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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
Lancaster head coach LaJeanna Howard, center, celebrates with fans and players following her team's 51-37 victory over Austin Westlake to capture the state championship.
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Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Strongest Town Contest celebrates towns that are taking steps to address challenges related to transportation, housing and finances.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The event celebrates women's successes around the world, and the Denver event is one of the largest in the United States.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
This week, First Presbyterian Church celebrates her 150th anniversary of ministry in downtown Orlando, a feat made more remarkable because of her location.
—David Swanson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Whether your family celebrates Easter with a festive brunch or dinner meal, there’s always room for a breadbasket.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump’s version of Christianity instead preaches no mercy for those against him, demands followers exalt him above everything, celebrates the gaudy instead of the godly.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The part that celebrates their humanity, their brilliance, and their potential—all bound up together in ours.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
That five-year, $54-million extension celebrates its first birthday in a few weeks.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Strongest Town Contest celebrates towns that are taking steps to address challenges related to transportation, housing and finances.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The event celebrates women's successes around the world, and the Denver event is one of the largest in the United States.
—Anna Alejo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
This week, First Presbyterian Church celebrates her 150th anniversary of ministry in downtown Orlando, a feat made more remarkable because of her location.
—David Swanson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
Whether your family celebrates Easter with a festive brunch or dinner meal, there’s always room for a breadbasket.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Trump’s version of Christianity instead preaches no mercy for those against him, demands followers exalt him above everything, celebrates the gaudy instead of the godly.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The part that celebrates their humanity, their brilliance, and their potential—all bound up together in ours.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
That five-year, $54-million extension celebrates its first birthday in a few weeks.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 28 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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All of those on hand noted the striking parallel between Purim, which commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people from annihilation in ancient Persia, and the dismantling of government in what is now Iran.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The park commemorates the 1846 Battle of San Pasqual, which occurred during the Mexican-American War.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 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
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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 9 Mar. 2026.
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