celebratory

Example Sentences

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The series is at once satirical and celebratory; “Bait” feels abundant, both in its presentation of a culture, which has the ring of documentary truth, and as a beautifully realized work of art.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Dessert is another excellent opportunity here: a box of pastries, a sliceable cake from a favorite bakery, something that feels a little celebratory.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Sakshi said she was aware that her father was coming to take her home, but when she heard the celebratory band playing nearby, she was overcome by sadness.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Trump administration officials were in a celebratory mood the night of the first Rough Rider attack, according to text messages on Signal that were inadvertently shared with a reporter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Then the first Saturday of October came, and we were herded together for our communal birthday, in a peculiar mood both celebratory and sullen.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly