ritualism
noun
rit·u·al·ism
ˈri-chə-wə-ˌli-zəm 
-chə-ˌli-;
ˈrich-wə-
1
: the use of ritual
2
: excessive devotion to ritual
Examples of ritualism in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Flying the Flag of England, the village emphasizes ritualism, isolationism, and masculinity through archery.
—
Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
But the players also hinted at something less tangible, some swirl of selfhood and ritualism and sense memory, that week after week lured them back to the ice.
—Andrew Keh Bryan Meltz, New York Times, 24 July 2023
The anti-ritualism of the modern mind suspects that there always is a dichotomy between the outward appearance and the inward reality.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022
All the ritualism and symbolism and I'm just really drawn by all of that stuff.
—Henry Youtt, Billboard, 27 June 2018
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
But the players also hinted at something less tangible, some swirl of selfhood and ritualism and sense memory, that week after week lured them back to the ice.
—Andrew Keh Bryan Meltz, New York Times, 24 July 2023
The anti-ritualism of the modern mind suspects that there always is a dichotomy between the outward appearance and the inward reality.
—Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 9 Mar. 2022
All the ritualism and symbolism and I'm just really drawn by all of that stuff.
—Henry Youtt, Billboard, 27 June 2018
Cite this Entry
“Ritualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ritualism. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share