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

According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, a public tribute celebrating Parton’s remarkable life and career is reportedly in the works—and Swift may be involved. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

Glenn Pysher, known to his family and friends as Bubba, spent Saturday night celebrating with friends at a local bar in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania. — Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Organized labor is celebrating the life and legacy of an artist who carried a union card for almost 60 years. — John Nichols, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2026

While Dolly Parton's life taught us countless lessons, one that stands out is that life's little comforts deserve celebrating. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Floor-to-wall photos of a screaming Kevin Gausman and celebrating Jeff Hoffman are now replaced with those of Brandon Valenzuela and José Soriano. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

But Democrats are celebrating the decision, which blunts some of the Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this year allowing more coordinated spending between parties and candidates. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Regardless, the actor looks forward to celebrating with both productions. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The Sacramento Bee and Nehemiah Leaders Programs are celebrating this year's 60 Change Makers. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026