as in celebrator
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
all of the celebrants at the birthday party received a favor to take home
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At least a few of our readers disagreed with this sentiment, noting that these are often the people who are closest to the celebrant and sometimes may be the best or only option to entertain.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
John's attention to detail and communication were professional and personal; and a highlight was an invitation to attend an exclusive New Year's Eve party in Rio, high above Copacabana overlooking the millions of celebrants on the beach below.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
The other celebrant, Qin’s now ex-wife Liu, has her own ties to the Adams administration.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2024
The attacker approached a group of Independence Day celebrants who were watching firecrackers being ignited in the street and started stabbing people randomly shortly after 11 p.m., prosecutors alleged.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 July 2024
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024
John's attention to detail and communication were professional and personal; and a highlight was an invitation to attend an exclusive New Year's Eve party in Rio, high above Copacabana overlooking the millions of celebrants on the beach below.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024
The other celebrant, Qin’s now ex-wife Liu, has her own ties to the Adams administration.
—Michael Gartland, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2024
The attacker approached a group of Independence Day celebrants who were watching firecrackers being ignited in the street and started stabbing people randomly shortly after 11 p.m., prosecutors alleged.
—Dennis Romero, NBC News, 10 July 2024
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“Celebrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrant. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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