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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
Prior to the mid 19th century cognac was more commonly traded and enjoyed as single cask releases and the new experience is also celebrating those roots of the ubiquitous French spirit.
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Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Syria civil war Many in Syria are celebrating the stunning political fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad that caught much of the world off guard.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The outlet reports the pair were celebrating Anderson's birthday.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
About Forbes Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Practical actions can include celebrating employee achievements, encouraging staff participation in brand initiatives and highlighting employee stories in external communications.
—Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Don’t start your pitch by celebrating all that is going well.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While Artisans of Wine and Food has been celebrating California’s winemaking scene for decades, 2025 presents an opportunity to experience the industry from an entirely different perspective.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Their performances offered a message of harmony, celebrating the cathedral’s role as a sanctuary of faith and art.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Mark Littler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Syria civil war Many in Syria are celebrating the stunning political fall of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad that caught much of the world off guard.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The outlet reports the pair were celebrating Anderson's birthday.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
About Forbes Forbes champions success by celebrating those who have made it, and those who aspire to make it.
—Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Practical actions can include celebrating employee achievements, encouraging staff participation in brand initiatives and highlighting employee stories in external communications.
—Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Don’t start your pitch by celebrating all that is going well.
—Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While Artisans of Wine and Food has been celebrating California’s winemaking scene for decades, 2025 presents an opportunity to experience the industry from an entirely different perspective.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Their performances offered a message of harmony, celebrating the cathedral’s role as a sanctuary of faith and art.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Celebrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrating. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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