celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
are celebrating
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present progressiveof celebrate.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But Ukraine's soldiers are celebrating this regained ground, the halted Russian advance and the future potential this operation may present.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Sarah’s parents are celebrating their wedding anniversary, and they’re taking the whole clan on a celebratory safari.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Sometimes there’s live music; often families are celebrating.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
“Today, fans are celebrating our stories in entirely new ways,” Asad Ayaz, Disney’s chief marketing and brand officer, said in the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The students and parents have rushed onto the floor and my teammates are celebrating like we’ve already won the state championship.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
