In the last few months he has quit smoking, lost 45 pounds and started to carry out ceremonial functions.

Their mayors, if they even have them, perform ceremonial functions.

In the latter part of the 1800s, the position took on a more ceremonial function.

These bronzes could have a ceremonial function, and do honor to it.

Did they have religious significance or a ceremonial function?

These handsome imposing objects seem to have a ceremonial function, but not one related to any specific social, political or religious system.

Uses Prada is now seen in almost every ceremonial function.

"Here we expect university presidents to serve both ceremonial and managerial functions."

Evidence from the 1966 excavations, however, points more to a religious or ceremonial function.

The Sultanate continues to operate in a ceremonial function into the 21st century.