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celebratory

[sel-uh-bruh-tawr-ee] / ˈsɛl ə brəˌtɔr i /


ADJECTIVE
congratulatory
Synonyms
ADJECTIVE
honorary
Synonyms




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"It will be poignant beyond imagining. A sad but celebratory moment," says Dominic.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

By the end of that episode, there will have been enough sweet, celebratory moments to have rewarded your investment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

The local papers were too busy covering the hors d’oeuvres at Mark Zuckerberg’s celebratory luncheon.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

The peloton’s ne plus ultra, the increasingly-presumed GOAT, the Slovenian once more ignited the last day by launching ferocious attacks and turning a quiet celebratory ride into glorious mayhem.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

“All we had was orange juice. But I don’t care! This is the most celebratory orange juice ever!”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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