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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
And while the Colts had plenty of reason to celebrate after the game, those celebrations were soured by a terrible moment on the field.
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Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Louisville's iconic Latin American restaurant, Seviche, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
These awards celebrate diverse portrayals of faith and spirituality that are broadly compelling and nuanced.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Dímelo King, celebrated for bridging music and digital storytelling in Colombia, brings a bold and controversy-ready approach, with episodes featuring artists such as Akapellah sparking debates on the authenticity of rap.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
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Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Louisville's iconic Latin American restaurant, Seviche, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
These awards celebrate diverse portrayals of faith and spirituality that are broadly compelling and nuanced.
—Variety Staff, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Dímelo King, celebrated for bridging music and digital storytelling in Colombia, brings a bold and controversy-ready approach, with episodes featuring artists such as Akapellah sparking debates on the authenticity of rap.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025
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The bills were also praised by animal rights organizations; the governor also signed a bill this week to ban the declawing of cats in the state.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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While praising Keaton as a performer, Meyers, who wrote Baby Boom and the Father of the Bride films and wrote and directed Something’s Gotta Give, looked back on their close working relationship.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, faced criticism from some conservatives over a social media post commemorating Native American Day instead of Columbus Day—but his state was the first to end recognition of Columbus Day.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, the brand dedicated itself to commemorating National Hot Flash Day, acknowledging the idiosyncratic changes women’s bodies go through during menopause.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Nagbe has been blessed by his career.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Final thoughts Those blessed with very dark skies might even be able to continue following with just their unaided eyes until the first week of November.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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