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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in ceremony
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain
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as in ceremonial
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Recent Examples of ritual
Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This treatment utilizes aromatherapy and indigenous rituals and includes an energy cleansing ritual, craniosacral therapy and a Mexican folk healing massage.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Performing rituals and manifesting encourages us to release old aspirations and revive them with freshness.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025
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Noun
What to know about the festival The Hindu festival of Holi is an ancient ritual marks the end of winter and honors the triumph of good over evil, according to National Geographic.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This treatment utilizes aromatherapy and indigenous rituals and includes an energy cleansing ritual, craniosacral therapy and a Mexican folk healing massage.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
This habit also gives the couple something to look forward to and ensures the relationship has its own unique rituals.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Performing rituals and manifesting encourages us to release old aspirations and revive them with freshness.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritual
Noun
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Hany Farid, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley who specializes in digital forensics, said government communication habits need to change.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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After all, everyone has their own unique space, items, routines, and habits.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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The ceremony was held under heavy security, with Iranian officials including the Parliament speaker in attendance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The circular balcony, which looks down on the museum’s main lobby, is festooned with ribbons from the ceremony that took place when the Long Wharf moved from its longtime home on the loading dock to offices in the Audubon arts district.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Secretary of State Henry Kissinger sat just behind home plate alongside baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn, and he was tasked with throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
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Princess Kate wore a red cape dress to the ceremonial welcome in London for the president and first lady of the Republic of Korea on November 21, 2023.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Good conservation practice demands a harmonious union of science and artistry.—
Sonya Rehman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Although the law doesn’t mandate removal, legal experts say the practice has increasingly undermined state-level cases.—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Towns all over Spain developed festival rites that included different versions of the bull runs and often ended with men fighting the finest animals, with matadors in ornate, tightly fitting outfits taking to plazas on horseback and on foot.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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If only, Dyer implies, Americans with the misfortune of paying for their own dental care could afford the rite of developing gum boils.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Today few Christian churches embrace this practice as a regular part of worship, however in Austin, Wesley United Methodist Church, offers an active liturgical dance ministry.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Lent is the 46-day liturgical season that precedes the holiday of Easter, which commemorates the life, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Truth is, finding universal tips and tricks for keeping your cortisol levels stable first thing in the morning and when leaving the house is tough.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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Did any of those tips and tricks come in handy here?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
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Bedford remembers the 20 hometown men who lost their lives in the battle and its immediate aftermath through observances, memorials and the National D-Day Memorial.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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As is standard practice, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Ritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritual. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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