ceremonial

Example Sentences

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Jack moved to the Household Cavalry's Mounted Regiment at Hyde Park Barracks in London, who perform ceremonial, mounted duties.

From BBC

The turkey, meanwhile, looms — well-meaning and faintly ceremonial.

From Salon

He was the district’s first shadow senator, which is largely ceremonial with no voting power or legislative authority.

From Salon

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

"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