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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
To help put together your summer travel wardrobe, Beyond Yoga is having a massive Memorial Day sale on its best-sellers, including the brand’s cult-favorite leggings, comfy wide-leg pants, flowy dresses, and more for up to 75 percent off to celebrate the three-day summer kickoff.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
The evening celebrated Emporio Armani’s new Stronger With You Parfum — the latest addition to its viral men’s fragrance franchise.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The Broward Housing Council issued its official annual report to the county this past week, celebrating the hundreds of units of affordable housing that are under construction or in development.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
And, so, a Mavericks team that finished at 39-43 and was eliminated in the play-in round, got to celebrate months after dealing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
The evening celebrated Emporio Armani’s new Stronger With You Parfum — the latest addition to its viral men’s fragrance franchise.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
The Broward Housing Council issued its official annual report to the county this past week, celebrating the hundreds of units of affordable housing that are under construction or in development.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2025
And, so, a Mavericks team that finished at 39-43 and was eliminated in the play-in round, got to celebrate months after dealing Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrate
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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When is Pride Month? Pride Month is observed throughout June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and highlight their fight for rights.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The strategic Maharashtra Day release date holds particular significance, as the holiday commemorates the formation of the state where Shivaji’s legacy remains profoundly influential.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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Along with the support from their online community, Miranda says the family has been incredibly blessed by the outpouring of love and help from their local community.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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The King’s Hawaiian rolls at Publix may not have been formally blessed, but come summertime, there’s just no denying that there's something sacred about their delicious simplicity.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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