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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The celebratory procession stretched across a 10-mile route, moving slowly through streets awash in red smoke, rain, and fireworks launched from the Royal Liver Building.
—Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
In the evening, the Captain’s Gala dinner provides a celebratory event on board with fine cuisine and Rhine River views.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
The images appear to be from an event following the graduation with celebratory balloons and additional guests.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
The Eagles then followed that with a slew of celebratory posts.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
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Jenna Sundel
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
In the evening, the Captain’s Gala dinner provides a celebratory event on board with fine cuisine and Rhine River views.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
The images appear to be from an event following the graduation with celebratory balloons and additional guests.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 May 2025
The Eagles then followed that with a slew of celebratory posts.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
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“Celebratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celebratory. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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