celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
celebrating
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present participleof celebrate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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None of that has stopped Reddit and other corners of the web from celebrating and memeing the issue.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2026
We’ve got some tips for celebrating your loved ones without going broke.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Jennifer Meyer announces the arrival of her third child, a baby girl, in a sweet Father’s Day post celebrating fiancé Geoff Ogunlesi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
For Jordan Caldwell, turning 30 meant more than celebrating another birthday.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
We didn’t have a tree, and if it hadn’t been for the ham that Mr. Ballard sent home to all his employees, I think we would have been celebrating with thawed hamburgers.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
