celebratory
Americanadjective
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relating to or being the commemoration of an event with ceremonies or festivities.
The month of December features several celebratory occasions for our family—both our parents’ birthdays, their wedding anniversary, and Christmas.
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expressing praise.
His new single, recorded last month, is a celebratory ode to family and life on the land.
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of or relating to a party, drinking spree, or uninhibited good time.
The New Year was underway at the ski resort even before the celebratory hangovers from last night's party had faded away.
Etymology
Origin of celebratory
Example Sentences
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Amado Salomon, a 58-year-old banker driving in the celebratory procession of cars, said Paraguay "did what it does best: defend with all their heart the whole game, and also in overtime."
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Importantly, sources also said that while the celebratory reception is set for MSG, the ceremony will take place beforehand “somewhere more intimate.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
After his dairy reopened following an outbreak that sickened five children in 2011, he revealed how much people were suffering without his product in a celebratory video.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Former Presidents George W Bush, Bill Clinton and Joe Biden were introduced ahead of the Obamas during the celebratory event.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
It’s gratified her to go to all this effort— to make a final, celebratory meal for her children, her friends.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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