ceremonial

Example Sentences

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The Trumps will see the royals again on Tuesday for a formal welcome at the White House, which will feature a ceremonial military review.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

That mixture—curiosity, comfort, fun—was evident from Hagen’s seat in the ship’s auditorium, Aula, inspired by the ceremonial hall External link of the same name at the University of Oslo.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

“I love this sort of ceremonial procession as you walk through the sphinxes and columns — these figures who have created safe space for me, literally, conceptually, spiritually,” Halsey says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Its Parliament chose a Kurdish politician, Nizar Amedi, as president on Saturday, a largely ceremonial role, but it still hasn’t selected the next prime minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 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