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celebration

[sel-uh-brey-shuhn] / ˌsɛl əˈbreɪ ʃən /


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The Italian's emotions at the final whistle looked as much relief as celebration.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

With a bald eagle, fighter jets, Air Force One, the Beast and race cars roaring through the nation’s capital, Trump certainly didn’t send the celebration out quietly.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

Social media users are using the term as a celebration of all things fall.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

“This is their celebration too,” Kim told students, asking them to recognize the parents, teachers and mentors who helped them reach that moment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

We walked on as we were, as if in celebration of it, till the school buildings came into sight.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

A global symbol of parties and celebrations but an environmental headache, the humble balloon is undergoing a green revolution thanks to UK researchers.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

During papal assignments, he submits possible designs and fabric swatches to the Vatican office that organises masses and other papal celebrations, the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

The NFL’s campaign to promote its new season promises lots of the same elaborate end zone celebrations that the league once banned.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

They are valuable gifts, often given to show respect, appreciation and goodwill and are associated with important occasions such as traditional weddings, family celebrations and ceremonies honouring elders or special guests.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

He is coming in the old wagon and taking us to the celebrations in Salcedo.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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