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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
The upcoming tour is expected to draw heavily from Roth’s classic Van Halen-era catalog, celebrating the music that helped cement his legacy as one of rock’s most recognizable frontmen.
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Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Comedian Nikki Glaser earned high marks last year for her inaugural run as host of the Golden Globe Awards — striking the right balance between skewering and celebrating Hollywood.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The Italian experimental duo creates a sprawling, overstimulating work that celebrates the kitsch lurking behind a wide array of musical forms.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
The fights over who and what Washington was continued to define his presidency, and many in the public still celebrated him as something like a king.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
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His unique style made his work a major influence on art house cinema including American filmmakers Gus van Sant and Jim Jarmusch, who have praised his vision.—
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Don’t be afraid to praise good work — doing so sets a tone that turns routine collaboration into something people enjoy.—
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Staffers were sent with hats and T-shirts to commemorate the completion of a goal Vrabel first mentioned back in April.—
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In a December 2020 Instagram post, Koma commemorated their first anniversary with a black-and-white photo from their wedding.—
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Residents of Northern California might perk up their ears at the inclusion of the Columbia River Gorge, a rugged and waterfall-blessed region in Oregon and Washington that’s within striking range.—
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And if she's found happiness, God bless.—
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“Celebrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrate. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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