ceremonial

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

He braced himself on the ceremonial shovel as if it were a cane.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen