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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
Known for combining masculine and feminine elements, Clergerie shoes are celebrated for their unique silhouettes, exceptional comfort, and use of high-quality materials.
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Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Less than five months from now, our country will celebrate an epic milestone in American history, the 250th anniversary of our glorious American independence.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Moody Theater will also debut a large-scale mural celebrating ACL’s history, featuring nearly two decades of iconic taping posters.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
As one of the purveyors at the heart of the K-wave sweeping the world, the IP powerhouse celebrated the visionaries shaping Korea’s cultural impact by hosting the 2026 Visionary Awards at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Less than five months from now, our country will celebrate an epic milestone in American history, the 250th anniversary of our glorious American independence.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The Moody Theater will also debut a large-scale mural celebrating ACL’s history, featuring nearly two decades of iconic taping posters.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
As one of the purveyors at the heart of the K-wave sweeping the world, the IP powerhouse celebrated the visionaries shaping Korea’s cultural impact by hosting the 2026 Visionary Awards at the CJ ENM Center in Seoul.
—Partner Content, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrate
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Keep scrolling to shop the Hoka Clifton 10, Hoka Bondi 9, and more, all praised by nurses who spend all day on their feet—with discounts up to 37 percent off.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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What customers are saying Gustavo’s Mexican Grill locations earn strong ratings on Yelp, where diners frequently praise the flavorful food, upbeat atmosphere and attentive service.—
Staff report,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Feb. 2026
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On Sunday, hundreds of Hungarians and Ukrainians, many of them refugees, gathered in central Budapest to commemorate the four-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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He is widely expected to be in Barcelona on June 10 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, the architect of the famed Sagrada Familia basilica.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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May God bless the brave men and women of America’s Armed Forces.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Every year, the ranch honors Black history with a Juneteenth celebration — Leimert Park drummers blessed the land during the 2025 event.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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