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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in ceremony
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain
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as in ceremonial
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Recent Examples of ritual
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
The Catholic faithful across the country could now participate in the American ritual of cheering for their football team on Saturday, while also attending the global ritual of Mass on Sunday.
—Hunter M. Hampton / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Kayla Levy, Curbed, 11 Dec. 2024
The treaty addresses mining, along with everything from fireworks and ritual uses to pesticides and cosmetics.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
As for his personality, Appiah had a different handshake ritual with each of his 27 teammates and also with coach Champenois.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
The Catholic faithful across the country could now participate in the American ritual of cheering for their football team on Saturday, while also attending the global ritual of Mass on Sunday.
—Hunter M. Hampton / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Alice Xandra Thirteen Zoey suspended during a ritual presentation for Alice’s domme.
—Kayla Levy, Curbed, 11 Dec. 2024
The treaty addresses mining, along with everything from fireworks and ritual uses to pesticides and cosmetics.
—Sallie Tisdale, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritual
Noun
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Instead, several scenes are given over to her wacky habit of posting too much info on Facebook.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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Reflection: The process of critically evaluating your behaviors, perspectives, habits and communication from previous actions to gain insights to adapt for future challenges.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Presidents leave the Capitol after the swearing-in ceremony and travel to the White House for a luncheon.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Inaugural ceremonies will begin at 11:30am ET, and the swearing-in ceremony will begin at noon, with Vice President-elect Vance going first and Trump to follow.—
Kelly Tyko,
Axios,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These include a video documenting the Loewe Foundation’s support for the Ōnishi family, who have been crafting ceremonial tea kettles in Kyoto for more than 400 years, alongside works by several Loewe Craft Prize finalists.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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The town, whose peak occupation likely occurred some 1,500 years ago, included the site of the Miami Circle National Historic Landmark, a ceremonial site at the mouth of the river, and extended along the south bank, Carr said.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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This practice lays the foundation for deeper emotional connection and well-being.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hurts, who was limited in Wednesday's practice and a full participant Thursday, is expected to be ready for the game.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Here is the schedule schedule for the final day of rites honoring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who died Dec. 29.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Palestinian Authority’s Civil Affairs branch, which handles coordination with Israel, announced on Wednesday evening that Israeli officials had handed over the bodies of the three cousins for funeral rites.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Episcopal Church is a Protestant denomination that shares similarities with the Catholic Church, such as in its liturgical practice and parts of its hierarchy.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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Advent is the start of the Christian church's liturgical year.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
29 Nov. 2024
Noun
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When working with one or a few rats, snacks like nuts, seeds, and fruit often do the trick.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Magness recommended a trick backed by psychology: Use second- and third-person pronouns when talking to yourself, instead of first-person pronouns.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first observance of the federal holiday.—
William Lambers,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Closings Here are a list of closings in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day: State government offices will be closed.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Ritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritual. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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