- present tense form of celebrate (3rd person singular).
celebrates
Example Sentences
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As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, many Americans are curious about their hometown history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Our industry really celebrates reinvention, and yet it’s incredibly hard to do. People think of actors and writers and directors in a certain category,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Celtic's new home shirt celebrates 60 years since the Lisbon Lions defeated Inter Milan to win the European Cup at the Estadio Nacional in Lisbon, with a commemorative badge and inscription inside the neck.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The Jewish holiday Purim celebrates their triumph roughly 2,500 years ago over a minister to the king bent on annihilating the empire’s Jews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Part of what Karva Chauth celebrates is friendship. Between women. And the smell of that soup is driving me crazy. A bit of sensitivity, please!”
From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead
