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ceremonial

[ser-uh-moh-nee-uhl] / ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni əl /


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Mayor Muriel Bowser faced visible student pushback during her remarks, underscoring how even ceremonial addresses can become sites of political expression and disagreement.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Trump applauded the boys and girls who jumped while chanting “welcome” to the American president, as well as a short ceremonial procession by the People’s Liberation Army, before the two men proceeded into the hall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

In one of his first acts as civilian president, Min Aung Hlaing this month also pardoned Suu Kyi's top aide Win Myint, who served as her ceremonial president.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The Trumps will see the royals again on Tuesday for a formal welcome at the White House, which will feature a ceremonial military review.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

They talked about the Elf King and his ceremonial umbrella, and Ghohg’s spiky emissary.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin




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