celebrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of celebrate
1
as in praises
to proclaim the glory of a personal essay that celebrates the single life

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2
as in commemorates
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 celebrates In so doing it recodes the aesthetic flows the museum celebrates here as of course made visible by newly total conditions of capitalist flow. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 By bringing together entrepreneurs, artisans, organizations, and residents, the event creates a vibrant marketplace that celebrates the unique character of Lake Barrington and the surrounding communities. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Rock and emo band formed in Orlando celebrates Halloween with guests Ekoh, Oxymorrons and Lost Trees. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 This weekend, Notting Hill Carnival celebrates its 60th anniversary, six decades after Rhaune Laslett organized the 1966 street party that organizers trace as the beginning of the modern Carnival. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026 The property celebrates nature, with biophilic design that effortlessly connects guests with the sand, sea, and sky outside; fittingly, the signature experiences at Patina Maldives are rooted in communion with nature as well. — Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026 Date Night Done Right LeBron James celebrates wife Savannah at her 40th birthday party in West Hollywood, Calf. — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 Led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir, the special celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of the global entertainment icon. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026 How someone celebrates their financial successes can reveal their financial priorities. — Jackie Combs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
  1. praises
  2. commemorates
  3. blesses
  4. extols
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  • Continue reading … GOSPEL TRUTH — 'Office' actor praises Dem candidate's faith as 'achingly close to Jesus' Christianity'.
    — , FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Brett Freedman, makeup artist to the likes of Lisa Kudrow and Catherine Zeta-Jones, also praises the formula.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park The Guilford Courthouse National Military Park commemorates the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, fought on March 15, 1781.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Each doll commemorates a fashion moment and culturally significant performance from the actress.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • When Mother Nature blesses the area with heavy snow, tee up for a day of skiing at nearby Windham and Hunter mountains, post up with s’mores in front of the fire pits on the property, or unwind in its Finnish-style sauna.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer blesses your 11th house of friends, community and long-term hopes, making collaboration warmer and all the more promising.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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  • Part of the success of the Dunwoody clinic stems from its presence on social media, where its co-founder extols therapies and treatments outside the realm of mainstream medicine.
    — Carrie Teegardin, AJC.com, 8 June 2026
  • Every wartime president extols the nation’s virtues.
    — Michael Kazin, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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