1
as in praising
to proclaim the glory of
a personal essay that celebrates the single life
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as in commemorating
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 celebrating
Denzel Washington is celebrating a big moment for him and his faith.
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Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Now celebrating a year of sobriety as well as the consistency of having a job and a home through Foundation for the Homeless, Nichole Babbitt can rebuild a life for her girls.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Feel like no one’s acknowledging/celebrating one of the most exciting periods of men’s tennis play; all top players need to use the whole court now.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
So at the start of this school year, the district decided to name its K-8 elementary school after her, celebrating her 30+ years of dedication.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Family members applauded and cheered, celebrating both his academic achievement and his birthday in unison.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
If your resolution is to travel more in 2025 then why not get a headstart by celebrating in one of the world’s best new year’s destinations?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The singer-songwriter posted a carousel on the platform with 19 photos celebrating KJ, including family vacations, birthdays, and an award show where KJ posed with actor Daniel Radcliffe.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Paris Hilton is celebrating a huge milestone after using her celebrity and personal experience to enact protections for institutionalized youth.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Now celebrating a year of sobriety as well as the consistency of having a job and a home through Foundation for the Homeless, Nichole Babbitt can rebuild a life for her girls.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Feel like no one’s acknowledging/celebrating one of the most exciting periods of men’s tennis play; all top players need to use the whole court now.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
So at the start of this school year, the district decided to name its K-8 elementary school after her, celebrating her 30+ years of dedication.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Family members applauded and cheered, celebrating both his academic achievement and his birthday in unison.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
If your resolution is to travel more in 2025 then why not get a headstart by celebrating in one of the world’s best new year’s destinations?
—Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The singer-songwriter posted a carousel on the platform with 19 photos celebrating KJ, including family vacations, birthdays, and an award show where KJ posed with actor Daniel Radcliffe.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Paris Hilton is celebrating a huge milestone after using her celebrity and personal experience to enact protections for institutionalized youth.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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