1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the solemnities of the Easter vigil service
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Recent Examples of solemnity
American flags will be lowered across the country to fly at half-staff to reflect the solemnity of Memorial Day on Monday morning.
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Understandably, the event at the center had a religious solemnity to it.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
What's Next With Pope Francis now laid to rest, preparations begin for the real-life conclave that could mirror—if not the drama, then at least the solemnity—of the film's depiction.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Social media platforms that didn't even exist 15 years ago now teemed with content creators who specialized in curl care including everything from basic tutorials to personalized consultations done with the solemnity of neurosurgeons.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Understandably, the event at the center had a religious solemnity to it.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
What's Next With Pope Francis now laid to rest, preparations begin for the real-life conclave that could mirror—if not the drama, then at least the solemnity—of the film's depiction.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Social media platforms that didn't even exist 15 years ago now teemed with content creators who specialized in curl care including everything from basic tutorials to personalized consultations done with the solemnity of neurosurgeons.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
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For may college football fans around, say, 25-45, EA’s NCAA Football franchise was a ritual every year.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Grove Bags: Curing Without Compromise For most cultivators, curing is still a hands-on ritual.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Over time, generosity becomes gravity, and the relationship deepens with every turn.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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From seeing their massive scale up close to how some rock formations seemingly defy gravity, the nature around Moab, Utah is captivating.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
27 June 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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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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In addition to Ducasse’s culinary mastery, offering a cohesive experience that encompasses the liveried staff in period costumes and the ceremonial is part and parcel of the success of the banquet, according to Révah.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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For those who missed the game, most of the Chiefs’ scores came in garbage time; the lopsided affair was 24-0 at halftime, and the Eagles’ first score was a ceremonial Jalen Hurts Tush Push.—
Jess Bryant,
The Athletic,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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