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
In Glacier View, Alaska, about two hours north of Anchorage, celebrating America’s Independence Day makes fireworks a thing of the past.
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Carmela Asmar,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
For much of the country, the 250th anniversary of independence on Saturday is a time for celebrating and debating the country's birth.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.
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Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Alongside major events like the World Cup, some of the city’s most beloved cultural institutions, theaters and attractions are celebrating milestone anniversaries.
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Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Nicola Coughlan joins Lancôme for an exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD at 40 Duke at Selfridges in London on June 28.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky.
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Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
But then came the two shock goals, leaving both teams celebrating after the game.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Carmela Asmar,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
For much of the country, the 250th anniversary of independence on Saturday is a time for celebrating and debating the country's birth.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Ground movement caused by celebrating fans is different from a real earthquake, so while the stadium must've been moving with the fans, the stadium was in no real threat.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Thousands of fans packed Bayfront Park in Miami for Fan Fest to watch Team USA advance in the World Cup, cheering through rain and celebrating the win together.
—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Alongside major events like the World Cup, some of the city’s most beloved cultural institutions, theaters and attractions are celebrating milestone anniversaries.
—
Kaitlyn Harvey,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Nicola Coughlan joins Lancôme for an exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD at 40 Duke at Selfridges in London on June 28.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky.
—
Ryan Steven Green,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
But then came the two shock goals, leaving both teams celebrating after the game.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrating
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Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep shared a friendly smooch during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala in 2018, following the actor's speech praising the star.
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Bruckheimer kicked off the conversation by praising Cue and the Apple team.
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Dong had been locked up in China several times, including for his activities commemorating the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and past efforts to flee.
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The 68-year-old former police officer has been jailed repeatedly in China for commemorating the Tiananmen Square crackdown and failed escape attempts through Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam.
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By visiting the Basilica and blessing the new tower, the pope follows in the footsteps of Pope Benedict XVI who in 2010 consecrated the Sagrada Familia.
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Jimmy Fallon has been blessing the New York Knicks with good humor for decades.
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“Celebrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrating. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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