as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony
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Recent Examples of ceremony
Bunch attended a ceremony to honor the São José’s victims in Mozambique, where traditional rulers presented him with a container of earth to scatter over the wreck.
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Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
To all those who’ll be watching the Oscars ceremony from home, don’t worry—you’ve got an invite too.
—Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The ceremony lasted approximately 10 minutes as the couple was joined by friends and family members who made the trip to the Will Rodgers Complex for the celebration.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
The annual ceremony will take place in Los Angeles in the fall.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
To all those who’ll be watching the Oscars ceremony from home, don’t worry—you’ve got an invite too.
—Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
The ceremony lasted approximately 10 minutes as the couple was joined by friends and family members who made the trip to the Will Rodgers Complex for the celebration.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
The annual ceremony will take place in Los Angeles in the fall.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
Noun
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Neighborhood theaters made attending movies a weekly or even daily ritual for audiences.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Eating Chomps has become a faithful ritual for an average day.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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In addition to Ducasse’s culinary mastery, offering a cohesive experience that encompasses the liveried staff in period costumes and the ceremonial is part and parcel of the success of the banquet, according to Révah.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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In Chicago, a second roll-call vote will take place, this one ceremonial.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2024
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Here's a list of places that are open and closed in observance of Presidents Day.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange and U.S. bond markets will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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