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as in praising
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in commemorating
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 celebrating
That’s a milestone definitely worth celebrating.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The bar’s electric atmosphere on West Sixth Street draws University of Texas students, Austin visitors and longtime patrons celebrating with friends.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
One Night in Manchester, featuring the 3x Grammy winner’s March 6 debut performance celebrating the release of his new album KISS ALL THE TIME.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The entrepreneur and lifestyle icon has built a career out of creating and celebrating beautiful things, but a killer instinct for business is why her career has far outpaced the men’s around her.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The procession featured drums, dancing and floats celebrating the vibrancy of the Chinese American community in the oldest celebration of its kind outside Asia and one of the largest.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Captain Mike Ackman, Council Member Ruben Medina, Aurora Fire Chief Alec Oughton and President of Aurora Firefighters Local 1290 and Aurora Fire Engineer Justin Dodds offered remarks celebrating the occasion.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The studio is celebrating 100 years of movie-making in 2023.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
There were forces stopping and interrogating people celebrating in their cars, but there was no gunfire, said the doctor, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The bar’s electric atmosphere on West Sixth Street draws University of Texas students, Austin visitors and longtime patrons celebrating with friends.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
One Night in Manchester, featuring the 3x Grammy winner’s March 6 debut performance celebrating the release of his new album KISS ALL THE TIME.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Mar. 2026
The entrepreneur and lifestyle icon has built a career out of creating and celebrating beautiful things, but a killer instinct for business is why her career has far outpaced the men’s around her.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2026
The procession featured drums, dancing and floats celebrating the vibrancy of the Chinese American community in the oldest celebration of its kind outside Asia and one of the largest.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Captain Mike Ackman, Council Member Ruben Medina, Aurora Fire Chief Alec Oughton and President of Aurora Firefighters Local 1290 and Aurora Fire Engineer Justin Dodds offered remarks celebrating the occasion.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The studio is celebrating 100 years of movie-making in 2023.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 2026
There were forces stopping and interrogating people celebrating in their cars, but there was no gunfire, said the doctor, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrating
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These tips can help parents find the right approach to praising a child's efforts and accomplishments.—
Wayne Parker,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Iranian state television, after airing his speech, immediately went back to praising the country’s ongoing attacks across the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Flowers placed by community members throughout the week wrapped around the front entrance, along with candles, photos and handmade markers commemorating the three people who died following the attack.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Based on the timing of its first appearance, royal fans have speculated that the ring may have been a gift from William to Kate, commemorating the milestone moment in her cancer recovery journey.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Venus begins blessing your foundation zone today, reminding you of all the thoughtful tweaks that could make your space feel calmer and more welcoming.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The fanfare includes clergymen blessing the fishing boats, plus plenty of music, food, and meet-and-greets with real fishermen.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Celebrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrating. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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