celebrant
noun
cel·e·brant
ˈse-lə-brənt 
: one who celebrates
specifically
: the priest officiating at the Eucharist
Examples of celebrant in a Sentence
The bishop will be the main celebrant.
the celebrant of the service
The celebrants lit their candles.
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During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Image Arabella Wilde, a friend and the celebrant who met them onstage, explained the surprise.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The celebrant for the event was the Rt. Rev. Matthew F. Heyd, Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of New York.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
The Lunar New Year stamp series, which began in 1992, has become a cherished tradition for collectors and celebrants alike.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Image Arabella Wilde, a friend and the celebrant who met them onstage, explained the surprise.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The celebrant for the event was the Rt. Rev. Matthew F. Heyd, Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of New York.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
The Lunar New Year stamp series, which began in 1992, has become a cherished tradition for collectors and celebrants alike.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Celebrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebrant. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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celebrant
noun
cel·e·brant
ˈsel-ə-brənt
: a person who celebrates
especially
: the priest who is celebrating Mass
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