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ceremonial

[ser-uh-moh-nee-uhl] / ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl /


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That mixture—curiosity, comfort, fun—was evident from Hagen’s seat in the ship’s auditorium, Aula, inspired by the ceremonial hall External link of the same name at the University of Oslo.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Its Parliament chose a Kurdish politician, Nizar Amedi, as president on Saturday, a largely ceremonial role, but it still hasn’t selected the next prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

This pattern strongly suggests the bodies were not treated in a ceremonial or ritual way.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Jack Nicklaus says he has no plan to step away from performing his ceremonial first shot at the Masters after hooking it left over onlookers Thursday at Augusta National.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Removing troublesome elements from the main ceremonial life of Kilanga.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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