ceremonial

Example Sentences

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The Angels celebrated their 2026 home opener on Friday, and the fans booed the ceremonial first pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The ceremonial state opening of Parliament to mark the start of the new session takes place just days after elections in England, Scotland and Wales on 7 May.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Team Italy, for example, celebrated home runs by donning an Armani jacket in the dugout and taking a ceremonial shot of espresso.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Herzog, whose role is mainly ceremonial, welcomed the proposal as a "very positive development".

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

When he did emerge, it was in a ceremonial manner, with an escort of six dogs who closely surrounded him and growled if anyone came too near.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell