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celebratory

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


ADJECTIVE
congratulatory
Synonyms
ADJECTIVE
honorary
Synonyms




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Thirlwall said the track, which mixes her striking vocals with Hans Zimmer's signature orchestral builds, was written to be "celebratory".

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

After throwing his first touchdown pass to Cordero on fourth down, Coleman saw his 300-pound teammate, Kingston Williams, moving toward him in a celebratory mood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Twining, a retired engineering executive, won, but he wasn’t in a celebratory mood.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

But that term is an all-encompassing one, representing bills, joint resolutions of Congress and even celebratory resolutions, such as H. Res.

From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026

Under his breath, Belhib muttered something that was not celebratory.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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