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ceremonial

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


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In a late July televised speech President Herzog, who holds a mostly ceremonial role, warned of "violence rearing its head" and reminded citizens that "elections are not a civil war".

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Another band carries the flower procession, ceremonial now but no less insistent.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Elsewhere, dogs became important participants in religious and ceremonial traditions.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

In December 2019, Ran’s team uncovered an ancient Chinese ceremonial vessel in what would later be identified as Sacrificial Pit No. 3.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

I made my best ceremonial namaskar, saluting him and even touching his feet, but he gave me only a quick look.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

The huge hole in the record of L.A.’s musical storytelling is because so many old tunes were sung in the streets, at home, at ceremonials.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2021

The ceremonials were the same, and we filed into the Council Chamber a little before four in the afternoon.

From Nature Dec. 18, 2018

We climbed and explored Acoma and Bandelier, Mesa Verde, went to Indian dances and ceremonials and powwows.

From The New Yorker Jul. 28, 2016

Alas, I shan't be there to witness these ceremonials.

From The Guardian Feb. 17, 2011

She salutes Grandfather, slender and shining in her ceremonials, her black cloak fluttering lightly.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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