ceremony

noun

ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce ceremony (audio)
Definition of ceremonynext
as in ritual
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 ceremony His plans are to attend the Hall ceremony in October in Kansas City. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026 Thomas Rhett and wife Lauren Akins take a wholesome family pic with their kids during his Music City Walk of Fame induction ceremony on July 8 in Nashville. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 The ceremony moves the warship closer to delivery as the Navy expands a fleet designed to counter increasingly complex air and missile threats. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Flag lowering and raising ceremonies, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of patriotic songs remain mainstays at many summer camps today. — Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ceremony
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ritual
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  • After matches, Japanese fans once again stayed behind to collect trash from the stadium rows, continuing a practice that has become one of the most recognizable rituals in global sport.
    — Julia Dhar, Time, 11 July 2026
  • For travelers, this shift requires participating in a rigorous environmental ritual that challenges the traditional hands-off approach to vacationing.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of ritual

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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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