as in rituals
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony
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Recent Examples of ceremonies
What’s behind those giant flags in World Cup pregame ceremonies?
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Crowds gathered on Saturday outside the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran as public funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several members of his family began.
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Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
At the same time, Hurlbut said young people are notably suspicious of AI and pointed out that this spring, several commencement speakers who cited the technology drew boos at graduation ceremonies in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
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Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Authorities have also banned demonstrations, concerts, and graduation ceremonies during the summit, while nonessential state employees have been placed on leave to ease congestion.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Infantino did not mention if Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum or Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—whose countries are also hosting World Cup games—would be part of the closing ceremonies.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde traveled to Boston to watch their eldest daughter's graduation ceremonies, including collecting her diploma.
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Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Kleiman and his siblings organized the ceremonies for their father and grandmother.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Crowds gathered on Saturday outside the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran as public funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several members of his family began.
—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
At the same time, Hurlbut said young people are notably suspicious of AI and pointed out that this spring, several commencement speakers who cited the technology drew boos at graduation ceremonies in Arizona, Florida and Tennessee.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The flags are saved for periodic retirement ceremonies that involve reciting a script, standing at attention, a moment of silent reflection, and the subsequent burning.
—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Authorities have also banned demonstrations, concerts, and graduation ceremonies during the summit, while nonessential state employees have been placed on leave to ease congestion.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Infantino did not mention if Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum or Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney—whose countries are also hosting World Cup games—would be part of the closing ceremonies.
—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde traveled to Boston to watch their eldest daughter's graduation ceremonies, including collecting her diploma.
—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Kleiman and his siblings organized the ceremonies for their father and grandmother.
—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremonies
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Treatments include facials, massages, body therapies, and holistic rejuvenating rituals, incorporating the resort's proprietary skincare brand, Mirbeau Glow, along with high-end French lines Yon-Ka and Caudalie.
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Experts emphasize that consistent rituals, including touch and scent, are crucial for regulating the brain's stress systems, rather than just product formulas.
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Among the artifacts returned by Switzerland is a Benin Eroro, a four-sided ceremonial bell that played a central role in royal rites, political functions, and battle.
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Her book captures the community’s most personal moments, from family life and weddings to sacred religious rites.
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Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.
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Handler and his son will not attend any five year memorial observances.
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“Ceremonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonies. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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