ceremonial
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It will be a charm offensive by the UK, attending ceremonial events in Washington and making a symbolic show of solidarity at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
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
In Chaco Canyon, in New Mexico, there is a great roofless ceremonial kiva or temple, dating from the eleventh century.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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