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ceremonials

noun

plural of ceremonial

as in rituals

an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules the funeral of a pope is usually marked by rich pageantry and elaborate ceremonials

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Noun

Remembrance rituals could grow more personal and less performative.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Long used in pagan rituals and spell casting—typically placed on dedicated altars—candles are seen as the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.

— Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of rituals

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Of course, the opening and closing ceremonies aren't likely to taint the entire Games.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Outside of the remembrance ceremonies, vendors will be selling food, including Mexican fare like tacos, gorditas and pan de muerto.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ceremonies

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The risk of transmission also limits contact with the patients even after death, depriving families of closure and the opportunity to observe their preferred burial rites.

— Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Cremation and burial cost Japanese funerary rites involve both cremation and burial.

— Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of rites

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Although their mythological associations and forms of celebration differ by region, both are marked by major religious and communal observances and festivities.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026
Most people can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious or cultural observances.

— Reed Berger-Fleishman, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026

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