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as in praises
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in commemorates
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 celebrates
Balmain Hair celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Napa Rose restaurant is undergoing a renovation that celebrates Craftsman design with an eye toward modern Californian luxury and approachability, according to the spokesperson.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates during an NFL football game against Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Zeeco Tulsa Oktoberfest celebrates its 46th anniversary this year.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
More than 50 years after his death, Pusser remains a prominent presence in his hometown of Adamsville, Tennessee, where a museum displays artifacts from his life and an annual festival celebrates his legacy.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Fitting into a world that celebrates tiny women Di Giacomo grew up in Miami in the 1980s in a world that told girls that tiny was better.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
At Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Napa Rose restaurant is undergoing a renovation that celebrates Craftsman design with an eye toward modern Californian luxury and approachability, according to the spokesperson.
—Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates during an NFL football game against Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field on September 11, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Zeeco Tulsa Oktoberfest celebrates its 46th anniversary this year.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.
—Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Enough expressions of preference create a sort of consensus, one that celebrates the uncertainty that comes with ranking players.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
More than 50 years after his death, Pusser remains a prominent presence in his hometown of Adamsville, Tennessee, where a museum displays artifacts from his life and an annual festival celebrates his legacy.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Fitting into a world that celebrates tiny women Di Giacomo grew up in Miami in the 1980s in a world that told girls that tiny was better.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
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Our expert reviews of JBL headphones consistently praises the brand for balancing strong sound with everyday value, and this pair fits right into that category.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tropp also praises the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach communities for their dining options, small businesses, open spaces and entertainment venues.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The annual event commemorates El Grito De Dolores or the Cry of Dolores, the ceremonial marking of Mexico’s independence from Spain.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The walk is presided over by its creator, a mysterious authoritarian figure known as the Major (Mark Hamill) who extolls the sadistic contest as a boon for the spirits of the impoverished American people.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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