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
Veterans Day events in the capital region Across Northern California, communities will host parades, ceremonies and public gatherings to mark Veterans Day.
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Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Many people mark the day by visiting memorials, attending ceremonies, or gathering with loved ones.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
In Michigan, ceremonies are scheduled on Veterans Day and later in the week to honor those who served in the Armed Forces.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
For each of her wedding ceremonies, the Hollywood icon chose a very different look.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The resort will also offer several free, nightly tree-lighting ceremonies and light shows for all guests.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Like how cliffrose roots were once used as lining in diapers, and about the Navajo life ceremonies our guides have celebrated, from a baby’s first laugh to a girl’s transition to womanhood.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Cottin hosted the Cannes Film Festival’s opening and closing ceremonies in 2024.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Held in a different country each year, the ceremonies have previously taken place in Boston, London, Singapore and Cape Town, South Africa.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Many people mark the day by visiting memorials, attending ceremonies, or gathering with loved ones.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2025
In Michigan, ceremonies are scheduled on Veterans Day and later in the week to honor those who served in the Armed Forces.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 Nov. 2025
For each of her wedding ceremonies, the Hollywood icon chose a very different look.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
The resort will also offer several free, nightly tree-lighting ceremonies and light shows for all guests.
—Caché McClay, Nashville Tennessean, 8 Nov. 2025
Like how cliffrose roots were once used as lining in diapers, and about the Navajo life ceremonies our guides have celebrated, from a baby’s first laugh to a girl’s transition to womanhood.
—Matt Kirouac, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Cottin hosted the Cannes Film Festival’s opening and closing ceremonies in 2024.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Held in a different country each year, the ceremonies have previously taken place in Boston, London, Singapore and Cape Town, South Africa.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremonies
Noun
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Living in Denver means the trails are never far away, and fall hiking has become one of my favorite seasonal rituals—crisp mornings, the scent of pine, and light that makes everything glow.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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The rituals were ancient, unchanged since Rustin had sat for his.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Bigelow has often been accused of being apolitical—or, because of her fascination with the codes, rites, and aesthetics of men at war, of advancing a gung-ho fetishization of American militarism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to the Ceremonial of Bishops, such rites – often a Mass or a Liturgy of the Word – should take place as soon as possible following a desecration.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Many districts allow for short-term exceptions—such as for bereavement, family emergencies, or religious observances—but rarely for travel motivated by convenience or cost.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now employers must show a substantial hardship when refusing to honor religious beliefs or practices, such as allowing employees to wear a yarmulke, hijab or turban, pray at work or to schedule work around religious observances.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ceremonies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonies. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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