How to Use celebrate in a Sentence

celebrate

verb
  • The book celebrates the movies of the past.
  • They are celebrating the birth of their third child.
  • Her lecture celebrated the genius of the artist.
  • A priest celebrates Mass at the church daily.
  • We are celebrating my birthday by going out to dinner.
  • We are celebrating our anniversary next week.
  • He is celebrated for his contributions to modern science.
  • The family gathered to celebrate Christmas.
  • But why would serious academics celebrate such a horny verbal quirk?
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Florida’s players and coaches celebrated with cigars as smoke filled the tunnel near the visitors’ locker room.
    Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Jennifer Garner and her family are getting ready to celebrate Christmas.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Centuries later in England, people would place candles in their windows to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Britney Spears is celebrating her 43rd birthday — and receiving a gift of sorts from the California courts.
    Rachel Desantis, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The chain of behemoth travel centers will celebrate the start of construction at its new travel center in Hillsboro on Jan. 24.
    Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The evening will celebrate individuals in fifteen categories covering all aspects of filmmaking and will showcase clips from each of their respective films.
    Michaela Zee, Variety, 10 Jan. 2023
  • But she's been wanting to come back to the H to celebrate.
    Ariana Garcia, Chron, 19 Mar. 2023
  • So, to celebrate this with him and the Queen is just going to be so much fun.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 8 May 2023
  • But there are more than red envelopes to help celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
    Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2023
  • In a later verse, Jimin looks back on how far he’s come with the band and celebrates the fans who have come along for the ride.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The New Fashioned will celebrate its grand opening from 2 to 5 p.m. April 6.
    Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The two shared a hug after the match, which celebrated Edge's 25-year WWE career.
    Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The Derby takes place this year on May 5 and 6, so there’s still plenty of time to find a bottle of your own to celebrate with.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The messages also show the Proud Boys celebrating the attack on the Capitol and their role in it.
    CBS News, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The first day of spring is here – and both Dairy Queen and Rita's are offering free treats to celebrate.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2023
  • One day a year isn’t enough to celebrate someone as special as you.
    Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Every year trees put on a show in the spring by bursting with bright foliage that seems to celebrate the end of winter.
    Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Frame and Earle hosted a dinner at Mr. Chow’s to celebrate the launch.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2024
  • Fans flocked to movie theaters dressed in pink costumes and glitter to celebrate the film.
    Herb Scribner, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
  • The two plan to celebrate with a larger wedding in California in the fall.
    Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 18 July 2023
  • There is always something new to celebrate in a health system of our size!
    Heather Gann | Hgann@al.com, al, 15 Apr. 2023

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