ceremonial

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There is even a gong, which is used to celebrate business milestones, new funding rounds or anything else worth marking with a ceremonial bang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Two hereditary peers who are set to be removed from the House of Lords will be allowed to keep their parliamentary passes and ceremonial positions.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

“It’s more of an approval, ceremonial role,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The rocket began, like the gunpowder that first powered it, in China where it was used for ceremonial and aesthetic purposes.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan