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

Diba says that the restaurant is often home to big groups, who are there either celebrating an event or simply bringing out friends and family to enjoy a feast. — Colin Wrenn, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

That hasn't stopped fans from celebrating the apparent return of her natural color. — Marci Robin, Allure, 5 Aug. 2026

In an otherwise listless 6-0 loss, Leonard’s milestone was a moment worth celebrating. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

The Wavelengths program – celebrating boundary-pushing filmmaking – will showcase 11 feature films as well as a selection of short and mid-length works. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

Yet, sitting beside a doll made in her image during a night built around celebrating her brand, Reese focused on what the world had failed to give her. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

In June, Saint made his modeling debut alongside his mom and a few legendary athletes for Nike’s ad campaign celebrating the upcoming 2026 World Cup. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Several Russian media outlets claimed the bombing targeted a Russian general who was celebrating his birthday at the restaurant. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

In this case involving a quintet of carefree, Jägermeister-loving young folk who are celebrating their college graduations with a trip to Thailand. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026