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
Audience members were treated to appearances from musicians Lauryn Hill and Janet Jackson as part of the 2026 ceremony.
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Sweenie Saint-Vil,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The ceremony, hosted by comedian Druski also featured performances from Cardi B, Kehlani, Don Toliver, French Montana, Rick Ross and Max B.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Hosted by Jack Whitehall, the ceremony closed the Mediterrane Film Festival, highlighting the Mediterranean island’s century-long relationship with cinema.
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Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The University of Missouri typically holds a ceremony for its most recent Hall of Fame class sometime in September.
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Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
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Sweenie Saint-Vil,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
The ceremony, hosted by comedian Druski also featured performances from Cardi B, Kehlani, Don Toliver, French Montana, Rick Ross and Max B.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
Hosted by Jack Whitehall, the ceremony closed the Mediterrane Film Festival, highlighting the Mediterranean island’s century-long relationship with cinema.
—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
The University of Missouri typically holds a ceremony for its most recent Hall of Fame class sometime in September.
—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for ceremony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
ritual
Noun
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Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Because Capricorn is an Earth sign, Thomas shared rituals connected to nature may feel especially powerful during this lunar phase.
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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