Used in a Sentence

celebrating

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for celebrating.

Editorial note

Some time ago they announced on the radio that a rock band was celebrating their 20th anniversary.

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Parts of speech1

Quick take

celebration

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of celebrating gathered in one view.

noun

celebration

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for celebrating.

noun

celebration

Example sentences

1

Some time ago they announced on the radio that a rock band was celebrating their 20th anniversary.

2

And now our TV's are showing images of Greeks celebrating that they've told us to f-off with our euros.

3

Computers have made this process more efficient and you should be celebrating your ability to trade for cheaper than ever.

4

Many of the people mourning someones passing would prefer such discussions not be interleaved with celebrating their accomplishments or friends grieving the loss.

5

Not something a press release celebrating the launch of the LHC should do.

6

That r/shitredditsays is celebrating shows that mistreatment has not been happening to them.

7

I am thinking of this because of everyone celebrating the fact that Google put Ida B.

8

They ended up with something slightly better than the horrible situation they were in, and are celebrating a inefficient solution as a technical triumph.

9

Anyone can make a flashy presentation, but I don't think that's what we're celebrating here.

10

It's worth celebrating (well, noting in an approving manner) this release.

11

You're a European and you're celebrating the mess in Libya?

12

Since the end of the 19th century people have been celebrating the human races' liberation from toil, and its access to the fruits of our collective labour.

Quote examples

1

As an aside, I don't think Finland is celebrating in the streets with shouts of "we're number one".

2

It's analogous to saying "We need to stop celebrating Thanksgiving by eating turkey.

3

One of those software management coaches once complained about this structure, "instead of celebrating people for their strengths, we punish them for their weaknesses".

4

I feel like celebrating." and it would be sufficient justification.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use celebrating in a sentence?

Some time ago they announced on the radio that a rock band was celebrating their 20th anniversary.

What does celebrating mean?

celebration

What part of speech is celebrating?

celebrating is commonly used as noun.