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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
In May 2025, Chesney launched a 15-concert run at Sphere, thrilling fans with his signature beach-and-party vibe, which celebrates island living and fun times, in addition to giving fans hit song after hit song.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
This is a doc not at all focused on the circumstances of her death and concerned more for celebrating and recognizing the impact of Selena’s life.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union Society, who celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has been ousted from his position.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Additionally, with various throwback and legacy events set at the 100th anniversary celebrating the Egyptian Theatre on upper Main Street, an archival screening of Lynn Shelton’s Humpday, which debuted at SFF 2009, is on the calendar too.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2025
This is a doc not at all focused on the circumstances of her death and concerned more for celebrating and recognizing the impact of Selena’s life.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 21 Oct. 2025
George Abaraonye, the president-elect of the Oxford Union Society, who celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has been ousted from his position.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
Additionally, with various throwback and legacy events set at the 100th anniversary celebrating the Egyptian Theatre on upper Main Street, an archival screening of Lynn Shelton’s Humpday, which debuted at SFF 2009, is on the calendar too.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrate
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Awards pundits predict that both White and Strong will be Oscar contenders for their performances, which have been praised by critics on the film festival circuit.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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Speaking to Variety at the Academy Museum Gala over the weekend, the actor praised his experience shooting the new episodes.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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One hundred special limited edition Supersports ISRs were sold to commemorate the marque’s world ice speed record-breaking run in Finland.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ghost City Tours said the Capitol has several memorials commemorating events from Tennessee's history.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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And if you’re blessed enough to receive an inheritance abroad, don’t celebrate too quickly.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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Onward and upward The unpleasantly steep hills that I'm blessed with between my home and the city often proved too much for the hub motor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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