ceremonial

Example Sentences

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After being endorsed by a Shia coalition known as the Coordination Framework on Saturday, Maliki would then normally be nominated by the president, who holds a largely ceremonial role.

From BBC

Normally he would then be nominated by the president, who holds a largely ceremonial role.

From Barron's

The night of the Eaton fire, Manning was drying ceremonial sage on her porch.

From Los Angeles Times

While Steinmeier holds mostly a ceremonial post, his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron — who wields a bit more power — recently said nearly the same thing.

From Salon

The head of state's role in Portugal is mostly ceremonial, although the president has the power in times of crisis to dissolve parliament, call elections or dismiss the prime minister.

From Barron's