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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
Forced into a violent arena where the victor is celebrated as a hero, Sammy becomes the reluctant protagonist in a brutal spectacle that pushes the boundaries of morality and endurance.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
For a special occasion This classic bottle of Champagne is the perfect way to celebrate a particularly special Valentine’s Day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The rider count occurred as the 14-stop metro system celebrated Transit Equity Day, a fare-free holiday commemorating Rosa Parks’s contributions to the civil rights movement.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2025
This past August, Ricci celebrated her son Freddie's 10th birthday with an adorable Instagram tribute.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
For a special occasion This classic bottle of Champagne is the perfect way to celebrate a particularly special Valentine’s Day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
The rider count occurred as the 14-stop metro system celebrated Transit Equity Day, a fare-free holiday commemorating Rosa Parks’s contributions to the civil rights movement.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 5 Feb. 2025
This past August, Ricci celebrated her son Freddie's 10th birthday with an adorable Instagram tribute.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrate
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In an internal memo obtained by ABC News, Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger praised officers in the wake of the pardons.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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His versatility, work ethic and team-first attitude impressed former coach Tata Martino and Mascherano has praised him, as well.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Another statue commemorates Rosa Parks, who in 1955 refused to give up her seat and move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, spurring the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by King and others.—
Bruce Finley,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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The day commemorates the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln signing the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Feb. 1, 1865, according to the California African American Museum.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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The occasion marked the halfway point between the winter and spring equinoxes, with clergymen blessing used candles and handing them out to locals every February 2. If the weather was bright and clear during the celebration, people believed the remainder of the season would be long and difficult.—
Rachel Dobkin,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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After more than a decade in the spotlight, Meghan Trainor is blessed, booked and busy.—
Jeff Nelson,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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