be ceremonial

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

Used to describe the nature of a role or event as being formal and symbolic rather than practical.

ceremonialVERB + ceremonial

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Examples (10)

  • The monarch's role is purely ceremonial.
  • In many modern republics, the president's position is largely ceremonial.
  • The duties of the vice-chancellor were mostly ceremonial, with the dean handling daily operations.
  • The opening of parliament is a grand affair, but it's entirely ceremonial.
  • The groundbreaking event will be ceremonial, marking the start of construction.
  • Is the chairman's role in this committee just ceremonial, or do they have actual power?
  • For decades, the emperor's function has been ceremonial.
  • While the position holds great prestige, its functions are almost entirely ceremonial.
  • The ancient ritual was ceremonial in nature, symbolizing the changing of seasons.
  • The titles bestowed upon the honorary members are purely ceremonial and come with no voting rights.