celebratory

Example Sentences

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Her objection to a change of celebratory plans on St. Patrick’s Day?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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 at the very last minute the celebratory parade, to be attended by the president, was cancelled - and the government and military were tight-lipped about why.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

She did her little celebratory dance, which consisted of lots of jumps and spins, but she seemed less enthusiastic than usual.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller