Synonyms of celebrating

celebrating

verb

present participle of celebrate

1

as in praising

to proclaim the glory of

a personal essay that celebrates the single life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praising
• blessing
• extolling
• hymning
• lauding
• worshipping
• saluting
• applauding
• exalting
• cheering
• hailing
• commending
• glorifying
• resounding
• emblazoning
• caroling
• magnifying
• chanting
• complimenting
• citing
• acclaiming
• eulogizing
• idolizing
• rhapsodizing
• deifying
• belauding
• recommending
• adoring
• renowning
• touting
• flattering
• cracking up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blaming
• criticizing
• censuring
• admonishing
• chiding
• reprehending
• reproving
• rebuking
• reprobating
• reprimanding
• reproaching
• castigating
• lambasting
• keelhauling

2

as in commemorating

to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony

a mixed family that celebrates both the Christian and Jewish religious holidays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commemorating
• keeping
• observing
• blessing
• remembering
• honoring
• praising
• sanctifying
• lauding
• consecrating
• memorializing
• solemnizing
• feting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violating
• breaking
• ignoring
• forgetting
• overlooking
• disregarding
• neglecting
• transgressing
• blowing off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of celebrating

The Shangri-La Paris played host to an evening of conversations, cocktails and dinner celebrating the launch. — Vogue Business, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Dozens of family and friends gathered outside Wildwood Elementary School in Culver City on Saturday for a memorial celebrating Rodriguez. — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Travis Kelce is having a good October so far, from celebrating his birthday with Taylor Swift to winning against the Las Vegas Raiders and gearing up for Halloween. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026

Wright spoke in front of a crowd of steelworkers at Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works in Butler Township, Butler County, celebrating the government awarding $75 million to the plant. — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

As a proud sponsor of Musicians on Musicians, Lexus joins Rolling Stone in celebrating the conversations and connections that move music and culture forward across content and live moments. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026

Lucky for you, Revival Rugs is celebrating its birthday with free shipping and 20% off sitewide until October 25. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

After celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary edition, the Tribeca Festival isn’t going anywhere. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

The post was accompanied by pictures of him in a Man City shirt celebrating with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, lifting the Champions League trophy, applauding the fans and celebrating the Premier League title in 2023. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026