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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
Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Spring Breakers are coming to Fort Lauderdale, one of the nation’s hot spots for the annual spring ritual that sees college students head for bikini-weather coasts in search of paradise.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Cats, known for their mischievous and inquisitive nature, often develop peculiar habits, and this particular feline's nightly ritual has resonated with audiences.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Not for a diet, not for a cleanse, and certainly not for a religious ritual that wasn’t my own.
—Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article Spring Breakers are coming to Fort Lauderdale, one of the nation’s hot spots for the annual spring ritual that sees college students head for bikini-weather coasts in search of paradise.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The witches erupt in ritual dance moves (choreographed by Indira Tyler) that transport us far away from medieval Scotland.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Cats, known for their mischievous and inquisitive nature, often develop peculiar habits, and this particular feline's nightly ritual has resonated with audiences.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritual
Noun
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This could be because viral outrage on social media might come from individuals who weren't customers to begin with or because digital participation in the boycott can sometimes reduce the motivation to take more meaningful action like changing purchasing habits.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Sandler has struck up a habit of shouting out Chalamet's name in recent weeks, first during Nikki Glaser's monologue at the Golden Globes and again when Chalamet pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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When ceremony host Bell began to announce a new category, Danson could be seen off-camera trying to get her attention.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Steeled away from the confines of death in a timeless town, the spirits of the dead co-mingle with the living as a local priest leads the community’s procession to the top of a mountain to perform the ceremonial re-burial.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The address carries the same ceremonial importance as the State of the Union.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tight end Brett Norfleet, safety Marvin Burks Jr. and outside linebacker Khalil Jacobs all noticeably wore green non-contact jerseys during practice, but are further along in the recovery process than Tollison and Smith.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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Enormous efforts behind the scenes during practice saw Reddick's team build the No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota's performance.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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While the runway contained the season’s newest looks the street style is a spectacle in its own rite, these shows drew a buzzy crowd of editors, influencers, creatives and industry insiders to preview whats up next.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 44 years after Jimmy Carter left the nation’s capital in humbling defeat, the 39th president returns to Washington for three days of state funeral rites starting on Tuesday.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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To that liturgical point, the headgear is a magnificent melange of an Uzbek Karakul cap, an Eastern Orthodox bishop’s flat-topped mitre, and some ancient Persian polo headgear.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Mardi Gras is truly a global phenomenon and every celebration is different, even if they are all tied to the liturgical calendar and the same principal of wild revelry.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And our favorite trick is shopping the Better Homes & Gardens Juliet bedroom furniture line at Walmart.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2025
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The trick is finding the place that aligns with your style.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 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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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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“Ritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritual. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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