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 two of them had a whirlwind couple of months, stopping by the Coachella stage to play with Karol G and hitting the World Cup opening ceremony for a headline-making performance. — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026

The couple technically had two ceremonies—the first took place on Friday evening and was their traditional Chadian celebration, and the second was their wedding ceremony on Saturday. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Following a 2025 vote by the French parliament to authorize its repatriation, the Djidji Ayôkwé was handed over to the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in a ceremony at the Musée Quai Branly in February. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Miffed that the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade, Nelson wore a pair of Doncic’s signature Jordan Brand sneakers to the awards ceremony. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026