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
Sesame Place San Diego is celebrating Easter with over three weeks of limited-time, family-fun activities.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.
—Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Days before he was scheduled to perform, footage went viral across social media showing the singer not wearing a COVID mask at an Alabama football game and celebrating with various women at a bar afterward.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The video then cut to a sonogram showing the twins and her celebrating the news with her husband.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Mother's Day in the United States may not be until May, but Meghan Markle is celebrating the British version of the holiday.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Rumer Willis is celebrating a big day for her dad Bruce Willis.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
In addition to celebrating a big birthday, Foster has been reaching new heights in her career.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Richard Gere and his family are celebrating their first official Spanish Father's Day!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
David Arquette channeled an iconic '80s character this past weekend — while celebrating '90s con.
—Olivia Bellusci, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Days before he was scheduled to perform, footage went viral across social media showing the singer not wearing a COVID mask at an Alabama football game and celebrating with various women at a bar afterward.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The video then cut to a sonogram showing the twins and her celebrating the news with her husband.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Mother's Day in the United States may not be until May, but Meghan Markle is celebrating the British version of the holiday.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Rumer Willis is celebrating a big day for her dad Bruce Willis.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
In addition to celebrating a big birthday, Foster has been reaching new heights in her career.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Richard Gere and his family are celebrating their first official Spanish Father's Day!
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Celebrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrating. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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