ceremonial
Example Sentences
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The ceremonial value of Valentine’s Day lies in its role as what economists call a pooling equilibrium: Couples in very different situations behave the same way.
"Unlike kente, which is largely ceremonial, the smock is everyday wear," he said, referring to another form of traditional Ghanian dress worn during major celebrations.
From Barron's
Meanwhile, the turkey — often dry, well-meaning, faintly ceremonial — recedes into the background.
From Salon
But a state visit allows for ceremonial pageantry aimed at elevating the occasion and demonstrating the importance with which the UK views those visiting.
From BBC
The cartel of “qualified appraisers” whose function in this case is purely ceremonial.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
