celebratory

Example Sentences

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Her objection to a change of celebratory plans on St. Patrick’s Day?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

It’s tender, fragrant and built for easy slicing, the kind of bake that feels both low-effort and quietly celebratory.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But at the very last minute the celebratory parade, to be attended by the president, was cancelled - and the government and military were tight-lipped about why.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

She stepped away from the pulpit to applause, but it wasn’t celebratory.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro