ceremonially

American

[ser-uh-moh-nee-uh-lee] / ˌsɛr əˈmoʊ ni ə li /

adverb

in a ceremonial way.
in a way that relates to or involves ceremonies.

Example Sentences

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Some had ceremonially spread ashes that turned out to be fake.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Southern Californians can expect to board a high-speed train as soon as 2028 for a two-hour ride to Las Vegas, officials on the $12-billion project said when construction ceremonially broke ground Monday in Sin City.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

After the flag-draped transfer cases were ceremonially removed from the plane, they were driven to the medical examiner’s unit for a full autopsy to confirm the cause and manner of death.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

At the Iowa State Fair, pork chops have been ceremonially flipped.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2023

Each man stood to attention by his mount, holding his cap ceremonially against his chest.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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