celebratory

Example Sentences

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If Ms. Gage wanted some celebratory leaven, she could have visited Dayton, Ohio’s many sites devoted to the Wright Brothers and their world-changing invention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The series is at once satirical and celebratory; “Bait” feels abundant, both in its presentation of a culture, which has the ring of documentary truth, and as a beautifully realized work of art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Dessert is another excellent opportunity here: a box of pastries, a sliceable cake from a favorite bakery, something that feels a little celebratory.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Tommy Freeman's 76th-minute score and celebratory point to home fans looked like an unlikely famous moment in Irish rugby history - but Ramos had the last laugh.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

His sergeant wasn’t quite as celebratory as ours had been.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover