celebratory

Example Sentences

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And while Rosenqvist ended the day drenched in milk, the celebratory beverage of choice at Indy, Malukas could hardly comprehend what he had just experienced.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

After the trial concluded, the founder of Indivisible Baldwin County, the group that had organized the No Kings protest, rounded up a small crew for a celebratory dinner at the pizza parlor down the block.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

It’s tender, fragrant and built for easy slicing, the kind of bake that feels both low-effort and quietly celebratory.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But the wedding banquet felt "sad", not celebratory, says Serhiy.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s gratified her to go to all this effort— to make a final, celebratory meal for her children, her friends.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri