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
  • 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
Noun
  • Inspired by the popular Instagram account that touts more than two million followers, HGTV’s Zillow Gone Wild features the characters who have embraced non-traditional homes with their distinctive décor and imaginative architecture and shares the inventive ways to market a distinctive property.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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