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as in to praise
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in to commemorate
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 celebrate
Get ready for the excitement of the World Cup with a collection of unique, downloadable posters celebrating the tournament and its matches in Miami.
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Neil Nakahodo
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
In June 2026, the foundation hosted Grimmie Fest, a weekend celebrating the singer's life, music and their mission.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Some of us in lit-world also celebrated the Tonys this weekend, where Ragtime took the statue for Best Revival.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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Neil Nakahodo
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Leo celebrated their centuries-old tradition of popular piety by praying at Montserrat, a mountain complex outside the city that is dear to many Catalans.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
In June 2026, the foundation hosted Grimmie Fest, a weekend celebrating the singer's life, music and their mission.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Some of us in lit-world also celebrated the Tonys this weekend, where Ragtime took the statue for Best Revival.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrate
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Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz urged residents to remain united in the aftermath of the shooting, while praising first responders for their response to the incident.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Antonelli praised Mercedes for improving the car's setup after Ferrari led both Friday practice sessions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The celebration is being held to commemorate Art District Liberty Station’s designation as a California Cultural District, according to event organizers.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The Mass commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of its designer, Gaudí, who died at age 73, three days after he was hit by a tram.—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Timothée Chalamet stays blessed.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Prior to the meeting, dancers in Indigenous garments blessed organizers and local students, who led a procession from the nearby Alum Rock Youth Center on White Road to the district’s offices around the corner.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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