as in famous
widely known
a celebrated author making an appearance on a talk show
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as in praised
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in commemorated
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 celebrated
Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
The buffet features Chef White’s celebrated dishes, such as hamachi, salmon, and tuna crudos; housemade pasta including lumache with vodka sauce and cavatelli with pomodoro sauce; a branzino carving station, a raw bar, salami station, and egg station serving the finest flavors of land and sea.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025
In terms of trends, some watch brands celebrated their heritage with anniversary or tribute editions, while others highlighted their iconic collections.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
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Food & Wine has hosted its celebrated event in Aspen for many decades and launched this extension event in the South last year to great success.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2025
The buffet features Chef White’s celebrated dishes, such as hamachi, salmon, and tuna crudos; housemade pasta including lumache with vodka sauce and cavatelli with pomodoro sauce; a branzino carving station, a raw bar, salami station, and egg station serving the finest flavors of land and sea.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Lost Frog celebrated its 33rd anniversary last month with a compilation, Complex Numbers, centered around dariacore-hyperflip artists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2025
In terms of trends, some watch brands celebrated their heritage with anniversary or tribute editions, while others highlighted their iconic collections.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrated
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The funeral will take place in St. Peter's Square, the famous large plaza in front of the basilica in Vatican City.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, attendees on the first Monday in May can more or less count on rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s most famous actors, models, singers, humanitarians—and even politicians.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2025
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There, the National Park Service commemorated Carter's life with a salute and rang the farm's bell 39 times.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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But this marked five years since the community – and the nation – commemorated the 400th anniversary of the White Lion’s arrival.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
26 Dec. 2024
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Maybe this year, in homage to Keith, mark this momentous occasion by spinning his many songs while serving up a Kentucky bourbon pie and rooting for Render Judgment to take the top prize at Louisville's famed Churchill Downs track.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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The premier event held at the famed Churchill Downs has become one of the most coveted social events of our time.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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An ordinary guy like me can be blessed with an extraordinary opportunity like this.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Tatum said he has been blessed to play under Stevens, Udoka and Mazzulla.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Hollywood veterans as both producers and former co-chiefs of the film division at MGM, DeLuca and Abdy are renowned for their deep relationships with visionary moviemakers and long connection to prestige moviedom.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cape Hatteras, North Carolina Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which stretches for about 70 miles, is renowned for its pristine beaches and the striking black-and-white striped Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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Greer served as chief of staff to then-trade representative Robert Lighthizer during the first Trump administration, giving him a front row seat and a prominent role in negotiations with China on tariffs and an eventual trade agreement.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Among them was the explanation that Wuhan – the Chinese city where the virus first began spreading – is home to a prominent virology lab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The research was designed to capture a look at much of the world, said study lead and report contributor Dr. Byron Johnson, distinguished professor of the social sciences at Baylor in Waco, Texas.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Only this season for Valladolid has proved anything but distinguished.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Celebrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrated. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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