rituals

noun

Definition of ritualsnext
plural of ritual
1
as in habits
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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2
as in ceremonies
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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  1. ceremonies
  2. rites
  3. ways
Noun
  • Broken down by regions of the state, the lights trail highlights lighting ceremonies and public displays and events.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • By the time that the 16th century Spanish conquered Mexico, the plant was domesticated and in use as an ornamental for various ceremonies.
    Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of ceremonies
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  • Earlier Iron Age findings in France and Switzerland indicate that horses and dogs were symbolic at the time and were often present in what appears to be sacrificial rituals, funeral rites, and are frequently associated with specific deities from the time.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
  • This research sheds light on the architecture and funerary rites of ancient Achaea, a region known for its role in founding the colony of Croton in Magna Graecia.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of rites
Noun
  • Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.
    Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This can be done in numerous ways.
    James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of ways
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