observances

noun

Definition of observancesnext
plural of observance
1
as in adherences
the following of a custom, rule, or law the observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy observance of the smoking ban in public buildings

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as in rituals
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules some religions require very specific observances on holy days

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  1. observations
  2. ceremonies
  3. rites
Noun
  • Before speaking with your manager, prepare your observations and consider if, or how, the situation is impacting your work.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Now, new observations from the powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has deepened this perplexing enigma.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of observations
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  • Unfortunately for Ferrell’s eager beaver single father and Witherspoon’s type-A career woman, a resort on a remote Carolina coast island double books their family members’ wedding ceremonies.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Henna holds great cultural significance in India, where it is used in festivals and ceremonies like weddings.
    Chloé Toscano, Allure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceremonies
Noun
  • Part 2, on Sunday, is an inaugural Mass, with special rites to consecrate the main altar.
    John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • While obedient to the Roman Catholic pope, the sect is an Eastern rite church that retains distinctive liturgical rites.
    Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of rites
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