ceremonial

Example Sentences

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The Angels celebrated their 2026 home opener on Friday, and the fans booed the ceremonial first pitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

There is even a gong, which is used to celebrate business milestones, new funding rounds or anything else worth marking with a ceremonial bang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Earlier in the day, they had a carriage ride and inspected a ceremonial guard of honour.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Team Italy, for example, celebrated home runs by donning an Armani jacket in the dugout and taking a ceremonial shot of espresso.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

It was the Maw-Gate, the great ceremonial entrance into the city of Tenebrion.

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