A sense of occasion
noun
The feeling that an event is important or special.
The formal dinner created a sense of occasion.

noun
A feeling of excitement or anticipation about a special event.
Her preparations gave the dinner a sense of occasion.

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Approving
noun
The conscious realization that an event is significant or has value.
His presence at the wedding added a sense of occasion.

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Approving
noun
The feeling that an event is important or special.
The formal dinner created a sense of occasion.

noun
A feeling of excitement or anticipation about a special event.
Her preparations gave the dinner a sense of occasion.

Usage tips
Approving
noun
The conscious realization that an event is significant or has value.
His presence at the wedding added a sense of occasion.

Usage tips
Approving
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Event Importance
Use when an event feels grand or carries importance, which is often planned and dressy.

The gala's luxurious setting certainly brought a sense of occasion.
Not Casual
Avoid using it for casual, everyday events as it implies a higher degree of formality or ceremony.

The state dinner, with all its protocols, had a clear sense of occasion.
Event Importance
Use when an event feels grand or carries importance, which is often planned and dressy.

The gala's luxurious setting certainly brought a sense of occasion.
Not Casual
Avoid using it for casual, everyday events as it implies a higher degree of formality or ceremony.

The state dinner, with all its protocols, had a clear sense of occasion.
Event Importance
Use when an event feels grand or carries importance, which is often planned and dressy.

The gala's luxurious setting certainly brought a sense of occasion.
Not Casual
Avoid using it for casual, everyday events as it implies a higher degree of formality or ceremony.

The state dinner, with all its protocols, had a clear sense of occasion.
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