in celebration of

phrase

: as a way of celebrating
We're having a dinner in celebration of their anniversary.

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Earlier this year, Jo Malone London transformed Center Stage, the rotating pop-up space on the main floor of Nordstrom’s New York flagship, into an immersive vegetable garden in celebration of its Brit Veggies Collection, for example. — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Last year, the quartet toured in celebration of 40 years since the beginning of L7. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 7 Oct. 2026 Paramount has already held a number of events in celebration of the milestone, including screenings of fan-favorite episodes, television specials, and more. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in celebration of

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“In celebration of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20celebration%20of. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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