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

Part of an overall approach to mindfulness is an awareness of one’s surroundings, and celebrating Central Texas culture with mindful movement and creativity is one way to do that. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

The restaurant opened against very tough competition from Mezcales across the street, a large and traditional Tex-Mex restaurant in a former steakhouse, and El Paseo, a longtime Fort Worth favorite celebrating its 40th anniversary. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

At the end of the game, with the defending champion celebrating the brilliant comeback win, a banner was unfurled by Giovani Lo Celso on the pitch. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Florida has executed a death row inmate for the murder of an 18-year-old woman who was killed while out celebrating New Year’s Eve more than 44 years ago. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Some people are celebrating, some are healing, and some are simply looking for a moment to feel alive again. — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

The 1,100-square-foot store, the brand’s fourth and the first outside Ukraine, opens as the brand is celebrating its 10th anniversary, placing increasing emphasis on the American market. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

Corsini’s original short premiered during Venice Critics’ Week in 2020 before celebrating its Canadian premiere at Fantasia. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

Key Facts Wells’ body was discovered Monday off the coast of Mississippi’s Horn Island, where he was last seen on July 4 while celebrating the holiday with friends, though the circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026