celebratory

Example Sentences

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Massie even chugged a celebratory glass of raw milk.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

When the Studio Museum in Harlem reopened late last year in its new home on 125th Street, what should have been a celebratory milestone felt more like an awkward makeover reveal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

When Don Robertson's whistle peeped - it could just about be heard through the celebratory chants of the 3,000+ strong travelling support - Valakari let it all out.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Then the first Saturday of October came, and we were herded together for our communal birthday, in a peculiar mood both celebratory and sullen.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly