as in rituals
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony
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Recent Examples of ceremonies
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the hosts on Tuesday, as well as recipients for this year’s lifetime achievement honors at all three ceremonies.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The trio of ceremonies celebrate excellence in American sports, news and documentary broadcasting from the past year.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Since each field will host a lot of games and ceremonies, including up to nine games over six weeks, the fields need to be extremely strong.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Ibogaine was first used by members of the Bwiti religion in African nations like Gabon during their religious ceremonies.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Ibogaine was first used by members of the Bwiti religion in African nations like Gabon during their religious ceremonies.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Capps is one of 10 individuals who will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame during ceremonies next March in Daytona Beach, Fla.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Rabinovitch noted that Yad Vashem has prepared a list of names — both children and adults — with details about them for use in Holocaust name reading ceremonies.
—Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The governor is expected to hold multiple bill-signing ceremonies in the coming weeks, as hundreds of bills are awaiting his signature.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The trio of ceremonies celebrate excellence in American sports, news and documentary broadcasting from the past year.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Since each field will host a lot of games and ceremonies, including up to nine games over six weeks, the fields need to be extremely strong.
—Ryan Bearss, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Ibogaine was first used by members of the Bwiti religion in African nations like Gabon during their religious ceremonies.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Ibogaine was first used by members of the Bwiti religion in African nations like Gabon during their religious ceremonies.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Capps is one of 10 individuals who will be inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame during ceremonies next March in Daytona Beach, Fla.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Rabinovitch noted that Yad Vashem has prepared a list of names — both children and adults — with details about them for use in Holocaust name reading ceremonies.
—Stewart Ain, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
The governor is expected to hold multiple bill-signing ceremonies in the coming weeks, as hundreds of bills are awaiting his signature.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremonies
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For holistic wellness, Asaya Spa offers treatments and rituals rooted in the healing traditions of the local Huichol and Cora cultures.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The content gaining traction — tea rituals, slow routines, dense and futuristic cities, food culture that feels abundant and communal — maps precisely onto what young people say is missing from their own lives.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Celebrating love is universal, but the exact rites and rituals vary.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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The siting of the rites at the Colosseum—where it has been held since 1964, echoing a practice from the eighteenth century—means that the Pope enacts Jesus’ final hours not in a Baroque basilica but against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, which exercised power through violence.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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In just the past few weeks, public debate has centered on issues such as school curriculum oversight, commemorative and cultural observances and facility access policies.—
Brett Wilson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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Worshippers can now freely gather at Christian, Jewish, and Muslim sites for major religious celebrations, including Orthodox Easter and Ramadan observances.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Ceremonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonies. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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