in celebration of

phrase

: as a way of celebrating
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary.

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The space agency debuted a new livery on one of its T-38 jets in celebration of its program to return astronauts to the Moon. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026 In October 2025, Curry made another appearance in celebration of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th anniversary at a screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery alongside his costar, Barry Bostwick. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 If any lingering question of home-court advantage persisted, it was made crystal clear in the final 30 seconds who had the biggest backing, as Barclays erupted in celebration of the Liberty’s game-winning plays down the stretch. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 The dinner, cohosted by Sotheby’s and Nordic Knots, was in celebration of an exhibition of Chamberlain works set to be held at the auction house’s Breuer building headquarters this fall. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in celebration of

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“In celebration of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20celebration%20of. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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