as in celebrator
one who engages in merrymaking especially in honor of a special occasion
all of the celebrants at the birthday party received a favor to take home
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At least a few of our readers disagreed with this sentiment, noting that these are often the people who are closest to the celebrant and sometimes may be the best or only option to entertain.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Image Arabella Wilde, a friend and the celebrant who met them onstage, explained the surprise.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The celebrant for the event was the Rt. Rev. Matthew F. Heyd, Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of New York.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
During the Ash Wednesday homily, which had been prepared for the pontiff, the substitute celebrant opened with words of solidarity and gratitude for Francis.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Image Arabella Wilde, a friend and the celebrant who met them onstage, explained the surprise.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
The celebrant for the event was the Rt. Rev. Matthew F. Heyd, Bishop of Episcopal Diocese of New York.
—Jared McCallister, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Celebrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/celebrant. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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