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

Congressional Black Caucus week is underway in Washington, and an independent philanthropic arm of the House faction is celebrating 50 years ahead of November's midterm elections. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

Pokémon is turning 30, and retailers are celebrating with new trading cards, toys, collectibles and limited-edition collaborations. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Zoo Atlanta is mourning the death of its oldest gorilla while also celebrating a new pregnancy within the troop. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The teams at both bars were also celebrating Tallman, who was recently engaged to be married. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

But as Judge and others explained, celebrating every step on the unpredictable path to and through the postseason has become a no-brainer for the Yankees, who last went to the World Series in 2024. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026

Lafayette 148 is celebrating 30 years of business through the lens of Brigitte Lacombe. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026

Under her leadership, the festival has become known for championing emerging filmmakers and celebrating established artists, while welcoming talent, industry professionals, and audiences from around the world to its events. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2026

What will remain constant is our commitment to celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and the collective spirit behind cinema. — Caitlin White, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026