Thesaurus results for CEREMONIALS

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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Identify any gaps where anxiety or doubt might take hold, and suggest three specific rituals or habits that would create more stability and cohesion without adding unnecessary noise.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Meanwhile, an emerging beauty crossover — whereby eyewear forms a part of daily rituals — opens new avenues for growth.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026

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But wait — what about all the hardworking crew who have always been awarded during those earlier ceremonies, including many of your own members?

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 July 2026
Long before this summer, there were opening ceremonies, fireworks and countdowns to kickoff.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of ceremonies

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Ursone reckoned that the distinct rites and language of their marine tribe would, to polite society, resemble hieroglyphics.

— Jasper Craven, New Yorker, 24 July 2026
Legislative intent not to regulate, control, approve, or accredit private educational institutions, churches, their ministries, religious instruction, freedoms, or rites, is explicit.

— Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of rites

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Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Handler and his son will not attend any five year memorial observances.

— Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 24 June 2026

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