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

After celebrating its landmark 25th anniversary edition, the Tribeca Festival isn’t going anywhere. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

But Topo Chico fans have already begun spotting the familiar green bottles — and celebrating online. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

This is the friction that Tariq felt was a nonnegotiable for the film, factions of an immigrant community torn between assimilating into American culture and proudly celebrating its differences as loudly as possible. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

The post was accompanied by pictures of him in a Man City shirt celebrating with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, lifting the Champions League trophy, applauding the fans and celebrating the Premier League title in 2023. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

The trailer includes footage of fans cheering at shows, interacting with the members and celebrating KATSEYE’s milestones, underscoring just how quickly the group has built a dedicated international audience. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

After jawing with Oregon players, the junior linebacker was seen taunting the Oregon sideline and celebrating on his way back to USC’s side of the field. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

The structure was built in 1872 (the hotel is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2022) and has survived through floods and epidemics of years past. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

At its heart, the evening was an open love letter to Made in Italy, celebrating both generational craftsmanship and the human hand behind the clothes. — Alice Abbiadati, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026