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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Apparently he had not realized that President Catherine Connolly, the left-winger who was inaugurated to the largely ceremonial post in November, is a woman.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Over several weekends each June, the Osage hold their ceremonial dances, I'n-Lon-Schka.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann