Synonyms of ceremony

ceremony

noun

ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ritual
• ceremonial
• observance
• rite
• celebration
• tradition
• formality
• solemnity
• practice
• form
• etiquette
• decorum
• civility
• protocol
• convention
• graces
• service
• custom
• standard
• amenities
• habit
• manners
• proprieties
• way
• mores

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceremony

The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) launched ‘Hangang’, the nation’s sixth supercomputer at a ceremony attended by over 200 members from academia, research institutes and industry at its headquarters in Daejeon. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Winners will be feted during the 17th annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards ceremony on November 18 at the Avalon Hollywood. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026

It will be decorated before the ceremony and remain on display through early January, when it will be taken down and turned into wood chips for city parks. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

As the guests arrived on the wedding day, they were treated to cocktails and delicious bites before taking a seat in the ceremony area. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026