ceremonial

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Magic Johnson, the Dodgers’ co-owner and the foremost winner in Los Angeles sports history, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Dodgers’ opener.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Earlier in the day, they had a carriage ride and inspected a ceremonial guard of honour.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Team Italy, for example, celebrated home runs by donning an Armani jacket in the dugout and taking a ceremonial shot of espresso.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

King Charles will host the first Nigerian state visit to the UK for 37 years, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Oluremi Tinubu to be given a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

So he picked out the eyes in the ceremonial way and the feast went on.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston