ceremonial

Example Sentences

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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

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

Earlier in the day, they had a carriage ride and inspected a ceremonial guard of honour.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

And for that, a whole ceremonial was prescribed.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman