Synonyms of celebrates

celebrates

verb

present tense third-person singular of celebrate

1

as in praises

to proclaim the glory of

a personal essay that celebrates the single life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• praises
• blesses
• extols
• lauds
• exalts
• salutes
• worships
• applauds
• hymns
• resounds
• hails
• glorifies
• commends
• magnifies
• emblazons
• cheers
• cites
• idolizes
• carols
• eulogizes
• compliments
• acclaims
• chants
• rhapsodizes
• deifies
• adores
• recommends
• belauds
• flatters
• touts
• renowns
• cracks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blames
• criticizes
• censures
• admonishes
• chides
• reproves
• reprehends
• reprobates
• rebukes
• castigates
• reproaches
• reprimands
• lambastes
• keelhauls

2

as in commemorates

to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commemorates
• blesses
• keeps
• observes
• remembers
• honors
• praises
• consecrates
• sanctifies
• lauds
• memorializes
• solemnizes
• fetes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• violates
• breaks
• ignores
• transgresses
• forgets
• overlooks
• disregards
• neglects
• blows off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of celebrates

Comedian Tina Friml will host, and actor, comedian, activist and author Geri Jewell will receive the first Legacy Award, which celebrates people with disabilities whose contributions have impacted entertainment. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir, the special celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of the global entertainment icon. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

How someone celebrates their financial successes can reveal their financial priorities. — Jackie Combs, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Picture show One hundred years after the first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories was published, a new children's book celebrates the beloved works and the celebration that brought them to life. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026

Established in 2022 with the support of Prine’s family and Oh Boy Records, the award celebrates the legacy of the late songwriter as seen through a living talent carrying on his work. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026

Fleetwood Mac’s Greatest Hits Reaches 400 Weeks Greatest Hits celebrates 400 weeks spent on the Billboard 200 as of this frame. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Kyle Kirkwood celebrates after winning the Freedom 250 Grand Prix on Sunday. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

David, art celebrates rebellion aesthetically, but society often becomes uncomfortable when the artist expresses genuine ideological disagreement. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026