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

The evening began with Rocchio holding the Venezuelan flag during pregame ceremonies on Noche Latina at Progressive Field. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Last weekend, the TV Academy presented 88 awards as part of its first set of ceremonies. — Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Amid cacao ceremonies, breathwork and psychedelic rituals, relationships begin to unravel, families drift apart and old wounds resurface, as the festival organizers ignore warnings of an approaching tornado. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026

Like thousands across the country, who are attending 9/11 ceremonies, FLOTUS dressed in dark colors. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Earlier this month, a pair of ceremonies, formerly called the Creative Arts Emmys, honored artistic and technical achievements as well as some performance categories. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The number quickly became part of the national vocabulary, printed on memorials, spoken at ceremonies and repeated every September as the number of FDNY firefighters who died at the World Trade Center. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Some family members of 9/11 victims used the 25th anniversary ceremonies to openly call on the federal government to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the attacks. — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

The ceremonies reflected a broad range of responses, from gratitude to grief to anger. — Jeremy Redmon, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing ceremonies

• master of ceremonies