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ceremonial

[ser-uh-moh-nee-uhl] / ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl /


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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

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

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

The courtyard where the wedding was to take place had to be carefully swept and a ceremonial fire readied.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan