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celebration

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


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The sport just finished off a week-long celebration fiesta for Roger Federer leading into his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

The Sunday parade hasn't started yet, but the music is already pumping, and plenty of people are dancing, already covered in paint from J'ouvert, the traditional early-morning celebration which kicks off Sunday's festivities.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Opponents say RSS espouses Muslim hate, while the event organizer bills the gathering as a celebration of shared humanity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

He said he learned of his parents’ deaths while attending a celebration of life event for a high school friend at Union Station.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

It made sense, Khalid being born right in the middle of all that celebration.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender

While JPLers are already planning their celebrations, Roman coronagraph project manager Feng Zhao said the team won’t truly be able to relax “anytime soon.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

“Balloons are an important traffic driver for that business, and when customers come in for balloons, they often purchase other items for celebrations and events,” CEO Mike Creedon said on the retailer’s earnings call.

From MarketWatch Aug. 30, 2026

Allen, 49, recalled how generous Parton was with her time whenever she gathered with him and other relatives for family reunions, celebrations, and funerals.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

But their celebrations have been overshadowed by the sudden death of Justin Hardy last month at the age of 61.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

This ceremony marked the end of the long celebrations.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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