ceremonialness

noun

Definition of ceremonialnessnext
as in ceremoniousness

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  1. ceremony
  2. attentiveness
  3. thoughtfulness
  4. consideration
  5. chivalry
Noun
  • The Aquamarine alum and John, 36, married in a romantic ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho, two years after announcing their engagement in July 2024.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Founder and organizer Terrell Ray had announced before the event that the eighth annual ceremony would be the final Kansas City People’s Choice Awards held in person.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of ceremony
Noun
  • There’s an attentiveness to fellow-travellers who misread him, and a desire to understand what other people are looking for.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 14 July 2026
  • That attentiveness showed up in small ways throughout our stay.
    — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • To truly stand out, these projects must demonstrate genuine thoughtfulness and execution, reflecting a deep, personal connection to a problem or interest, rather than merely looking good on paper.
    — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Talat’s mocktails display the same thoughtfulness, intention and care as the food.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
Noun
  • Neurodevelopmental disabilities deserve the same thoughtful consideration.
    — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • These were players eager to push themselves into consideration for the Manchester United senior team proper, or perhaps put themselves in the shop window for a possible move ahead of the looming 2026-27 season.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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