celebratory

Example Sentences

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The celebratory atmosphere at the Royal Albert Hall was tempered by news that Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler had died, at the age of 75.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

In the hours after the U.S. secured its first victory in a World Cup knockout match in more than 20 years last Wednesday, the mood inside the White House was anything but celebratory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Amado Salomon, a 58-year-old banker driving in the celebratory procession of cars, said Paraguay "did what it does best: defend with all their heart the whole game, and also in overtime."

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

After his dairy reopened following an outbreak that sickened five children in 2011, he revealed how much people were suffering without his product in a celebratory video.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Aunt Melissa insists on cooking a celebratory my-brother-is-no-longer.unemployed dinner for Dad.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller