celebratory
adjective
cel·e·bra·to·ry
ˈse-lə-brə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ˌse-lə-ˈbrā-tə-rē
: of, relating to, expressing, or characterized by celebration
The tone of the article was celebratory.
Both band and audience seemed in celebratory moods, with massive cheers erupting when the lights went out …—
Emily Burnham
: used or intended for use in celebrating
Emily BurnhamWe went for a celebratory drink after the game.
And you can even find meals that don't have any turkey at all; for many Westerners, Thanksgiving dinner is more about celebratory feasting than ironclad tradition, so chefs update their menus with everything from lobster with tomato-basil polenta to butternut squash lasagna.—Colleen Dunn Bates
Colleen Dunn BatesAlso beginning in earnest is the crop of celebratory activities to mark the 250th anniversary of the quintessential college town.—James Heflin
James HeflinExamples of celebratory in a Sentence
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For San Diego’s soccer fans, spooky was what transpired in the 28th minute Saturday night in an otherwise celebratory first half of San Diego FC’s inaugural home opener.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
As Hollywood's biggest names gathered for the Oscars Sunday night, the show paused the awarding briefly for a celebratory tribute to the producer and composer, who died in November at 91.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
In addition to the celebratory new itinerary, the company will also host a departure of its popular The Grandest Tour taking off next month, from April 19 to May 9, 2025.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
Exclusive and celebratory, the Spring - Summer 2025 honors Taller Marmo’s journey over the past decade, staying true to the brand’s core while looking forward to a glamorous future.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
As Hollywood's biggest names gathered for the Oscars Sunday night, the show paused the awarding briefly for a celebratory tribute to the producer and composer, who died in November at 91.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
In addition to the celebratory new itinerary, the company will also host a departure of its popular The Grandest Tour taking off next month, from April 19 to May 9, 2025.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
Exclusive and celebratory, the Spring - Summer 2025 honors Taller Marmo’s journey over the past decade, staying true to the brand’s core while looking forward to a glamorous future.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for celebratory
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“Celebratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebratory. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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