ceremonial
/ˌsɛ rə ˈmoʊ ni əl/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a formal event performed on a special occasion
- (adj) marked by pomp or ceremony or formality
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- The lavish taste and grandeur of Imperial Russia seen through the ceremonial dress and uniforms of Emperors and court officials in a new show at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
- From Carl Lewis to Mariah Carey, there are some people who should never, ever be allowed to throw out the first ceremonial pitch.
- There, of course, he plans to launch a separate campaign against the ceremonial opening words.
Quotes
- "I need to show the respect of the state in many of those ceremonial things, whether it's a graduation ceremony or a welcome home ceremony or honoring someone who's passed," Nixon said. "Those are obligations I think a chief executive of the...on Jul 1, 2010 By: Richard Nixon Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer
- "It is particularly bitter that after yesterday's ceremonial changing of the military command we heard that this family - which yesterday was so happy - got such terrible news," Balkenende said.on Apr 12, 2008 By: Jan Peter Balkenende Source: Seattle Times
- "He has to be very careful to respect the traditional separation between the democratically accountable parts of the constitution and the ceremonial parts. The Prince of Wales is entitled to ask about what is going on but if he is urging a...on Dec 16, 2009 By: Chris Huhne Source: guardian.co.uk
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