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
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The shimmering design added a celebratory edge to her look, aligning with the season’s themes.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Customer Razan Rashidi orders her tea with a celebratory phrase in Arabic, and the men manning the counter beam, telling her that on this day of liberation, tea for a fellow Syrian is free.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
The clip later shows that the star was then joined by her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, both 13, who gift their mom a celebratory bouquet of flowers in honor of her achievement in a rare public appearance.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
They’re set out on the top tier of the tea service's tri-level platters in the shape of Christmas trees and ornaments, with other celebratory touches.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Customer Razan Rashidi orders her tea with a celebratory phrase in Arabic, and the men manning the counter beam, telling her that on this day of liberation, tea for a fellow Syrian is free.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
The clip later shows that the star was then joined by her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, both 13, who gift their mom a celebratory bouquet of flowers in honor of her achievement in a rare public appearance.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
They’re set out on the top tier of the tea service's tri-level platters in the shape of Christmas trees and ornaments, with other celebratory touches.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Celebratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebratory. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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