Synonyms of ceremonies

ceremonies

noun

plural of ceremony

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rituals
• ceremonials
• rites
• observances
• traditions
• celebrations
• formalities
• solemnities
• forms
• practices
• customs
• standards
• protocols
• civilities
• graces
• services
• habits
• conventions
• amenities
• etiquettes
• proprieties
• manners
• decorums
• mores
• ways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceremonies

Reporter Andrea Clement worked as an audience stunt coordinator during the closing ceremonies for the 1996 Olympics. — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Kente used to be for royalty and for ceremonial purposes, reserved for sacred ceremonies and occasions. — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Given the extraordinary breadth of work recognized each year and the limited time available within a three-hour broadcast, a select number of categories will be moving to the Emmy ceremonies taking place the week prior to the telecast. — Peter White, Deadline, 17 July 2026

Tyson lent his name to the academy for $1 a year, has appeared at ceremonies for the school and given motivational speeches to students. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

The Bay Area’s biggest stars shouted out Oakland during the ESPYs award ceremonies in New York on Wednesday night. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

If the official ceremonies celebrated the agreement’s arrival, Bharat Tex 2026 offered perhaps the clearest indication of what comes next. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

The soaring costs of traditional ceremonies have led more couples to elope when tying the knot. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

The Religious Crimes Code of 1883 restricted ceremonies such as the Sun Dance, a dayslong ritual of prayer, fasting and sacrifice central to communal renewal among tribal nations including the Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho. — Kerri J. Malloy, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

Phrases Containing ceremonies

• master of ceremonies