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celebration

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


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Bring together the athletics alumni of Dorsey for a day of celebration, with a look ahead to the future.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

The eight-day festival, which runs from 2 to 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

While preparing for the country’s planned celebration of its 250th birthday, Trump decided to do a little housecleaning and update the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, vowing to make it better than ever.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

"It wasn't so much as like a celebration, just thank God I'm done. I can just lay down for a second."

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

There might be an impromptu celebration including Snow Delights of different flavors, all raised in a toast to Duane’s accomplishment.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

The Baltimore-born artist, now in his mid-50s, has become a mainstay in the contemporary-art world and a favorite among collectors thanks to his colorful celebrations of black life.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

With plans for watch parties and other accessible celebrations for fans, Torosis envisions Santa Monica being “the place to be” during the Games.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Just listening through to all the celebrations after Windsor and Hollingsworth and, finally, Obergefell was like light therapy in the depths of winter.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

He acknowledged that he wasn’t happy with the contractors who had rushed to finish coating the pool in time for celebrations tied to July 4 and the country’s 250th birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

With gushing admiration, they photograph indigenous clothes, pay money to watch traditional dances, marvel over everything about Quichua celebrations, crafts, folktales, rituals, gods and goddesses.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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