celebrate
verb (used with object)
to observe (a day) or commemorate (an event) with ceremonies or festivities.
has been celebrating
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present perfect progressiveof celebrate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In a way, Disneyland has been celebrating Christmas since August.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
But McLaren has been celebrating its departing driver all weekend — his cockpit says “Thank you, Fro” in both English and Swedish — and the team had a farewell celebration with cake on Friday.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2023
In recent months, Mr. Zaslav, who took over Warner Bros. last year, has been celebrating the studio’s 100th anniversary.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
Edenbridge Bonfire Society has been celebrating Bonfire Night for more than 90 years and this year will see hundreds of people participating in the torchlight parade through Edenbridge High Street.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2022
Walter Petherick has been celebrating his fiftieth birthday.
From A Handful of Stars Texts That Have Moved Great Minds by Frank Boreham
