ceremonious

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A plane carrying 59 of them landed at an airport just outside Washington DC earlier this month, in a ceremonious greeting that included the deputy secretary of state.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

She lamented that the home did not have some kind of ceremonious sendoff — final tours for architecture students, a celebratory cocktail hour, donation of materials for architectural studies — before it was torn down.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024

The mood inside the court - quiet and ceremonious - was a contrast to the atmosphere outside as dozens of activists rallied in support of cancellation.

From Washington Times • Mar. 1, 2023

This ceremonious event greenlights other companies to follow suit in debuting their own seasonal food and drink items.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2022

Alby spoke in a loud, almost ceremonious voice, looking at no one and everyone at the same time.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner