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celebratory

[sel-uh-bruh-tawr-ee] / ˈsɛl ə brəˌtɔr i /


ADJECTIVE
congratulatory
Synonyms
ADJECTIVE
honorary
Synonyms




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Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

If ever there was a band that deserved this celebratory victory lap, it is the Whigs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

It’s tender, fragrant and built for easy slicing, the kind of bake that feels both low-effort and quietly celebratory.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But at the very last minute the celebratory parade, to be attended by the president, was cancelled - and the government and military were tight-lipped about why.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

People were clogging the streets around the White House, spilling out of restaurants, hotels, and apartment buildings, filling the night air with celebratory shouts.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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