ceremonialness

noun

Definition of ceremonialnessnext
as in ceremoniousness

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  1. ceremony
  2. attentiveness
  3. thoughtfulness
  4. consideration
  5. chivalry
Noun
  • Just 12 hours later, Kelsey and Dakota went ahead with their plans to tie the knot — only, the ceremony took place at the hospital instead of the wedding chapel.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The society also planned to hold a welcome-home ceremony that evening on behalf of Matthew Cordell, a tribal member and a logistics officer in the Army Reserve.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ceremony
Noun
  • For instance, Sentry works with trucking clients to improve driver ergonomics to enhance attentiveness and focus, which Zernicke says is a high-return-on-investment for fleet operators.
    — Sentry Insurance, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the studies, participants also reported less daytime sleepiness, less frequent muscle weakness, and greater attentiveness.
    — Elaine Chen, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • Human qualities like ambition, humility, and thoughtfulness speak louder, even for the quietest candidates.
    — Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 28 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
  • But others warrant consideration over the season’s final six weeks.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Kurz said that the field team put careful consideration into selecting each site.
    — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of consideration
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  • 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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