ceremonial

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Magic Johnson, the Dodgers’ co-owner and the foremost winner in Los Angeles sports history, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers’ opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Ultimately both were given assurances that they would be able to carry on their ceremonial roles in events such as the state opening of Parliament, which is happening in May.

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

A spectacular ceremonial sword is buckled around his waist.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly