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ceremonialness

noun

Definition of ceremonialnessnext
as in ceremoniousness

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  1. ceremony
  2. attentiveness
  3. thoughtfulness
  4. consideration
  5. chivalry
Noun
  • Whatever to the silly old poem and whatever to the ceremony and all its stupid little details and whatever to all the rules for daughters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • For kits that die in care, the staff holds a second ceremony to bless and scatter their ashes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ceremony
Noun
  • In terms of hospitality, expect a high level of attentiveness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Moores used a lot of attentiveness — and prayer — to protect their son.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • So many who knew Lucas attest to his thoughtfulness and professionalism.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • That creativity and thoughtfulness are qualities Sandy has gotten to know well during their two-year relationship.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
Noun
  • El-Sayed keeps trying to claim Piker is an irrelevant distraction, but the company one keeps is a legitimate consideration for voters.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Last season, 92 films submitted for Best International Feature consideration, with 86 meeting eligibility requirements.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • Texts in the 15th century lamented the erosion of chivalry and knightly honor.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • The service honors the Order of the Thistle, which is Scotland’s highest and most ancient order of chivalry.
    — Starr Bowenbank, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of chivalry
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“Ceremonialness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonialness. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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