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 Having a category that celebrates Asian pop makes that dream feel real and reachable. — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The Fox reboot celebrates the franchise’s enduring legacy, while re-energizing it for today’s global audience. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 Through it all, Calvin Robinson takes the pictures and smiles with pride as his son celebrates with his teammates. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Just down the corridor, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, executive vice president and chief brand officer, is reflecting on how the founder’s original principals translate to today as the company celebrates 80 years in business. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The Middle East remains engulfed in conflict, and the region is nowhere near the peace this prize supposedly celebrates. — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 From award-winning jerk pork wraps to classic rice and peas, every bite celebrates our heritage. — Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Sacramento has long been a city that celebrates its diverse cuisines and cultures. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 This year's event is themed Coney Island and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the convention. — Dave Carlin, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for celebrates
  1. praises
  2. commemorates
  3. blesses
  4. extols
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  • The editorial praises the Shedd for trying to save the whales in this time of crisis, even though the animals had a record of previous poor living conditions and dubious care.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
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  • Columbus Day commemorates a famous voyage across the Atlantic, but Americans don't have to travel nearly as far to discover some of the country's best pizza.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The tribute to the singer, who died a decade ago on Christmas, commemorates the upcoming 40th anniversary of his 1987 blockbuster debut solo album, Faith.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
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  • Bonuses for deal registration that brings new pipeline rather than blesses existing opportunities.
    — Jason Atkins, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of blesses
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  • Unused Electronics Pope extols the virtues of clearing your house of all useless electronics.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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“Celebrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrates. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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