ceremoniousness

noun

Definition of ceremoniousnessnext
as in ceremony

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  1. ceremony
  2. consideration
  3. attentiveness
  4. thoughtfulness
  5. formality
  6. chivalry
Noun
  • The ceremony also caps a year in which ARIA marked its 40th anniversary with a standalone Hall of Fame event in June, inducting Gurrumul, Jenny Morris, Kate Ceberano, Spiderbait, The Living End, and Vika & Linda.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • An unusual treat is the co-ed soaking pool, overlooking Lake Mishkin, which allows families to plunge and relax together before or after their treatments, which run the gamut from massage to sound bath to tea ceremonies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ceremony
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  • One theory focuses on political considerations — that extending the deportation reprieve could have made the administration appear weak on immigration to its conservative base, just ahead of next month’s consequential midterm election.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Iowa doesn’t have a blemish on its record, and a strong game here might give them future consideration for the College Football Playoffs.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of consideration
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  • In terms of hospitality, expect a high level of attentiveness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Moores used a lot of attentiveness — and prayer — to protect their son.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of attentiveness
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  • Another aspect of Lee’s work—and a hallmark of any conversation with her—is its warmth, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
    — Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
  • So many who knew Lucas attest to his thoughtfulness and professionalism.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
Noun
  • The council’s action was a formality, as the city is required by its charter to send the petition to voters.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Kinsella was struggling to demonstrate in English that such formality is actually a sign of intimacy.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of formality
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  • Dowd Hall shows how the ASWPL destroyed the notion of white Southern chivalry, as the women flatly denied that lynchings were because of the rapes of white women.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Texts in the 15th century lamented the erosion of chivalry and knightly honor.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of chivalry
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“Ceremoniousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremoniousness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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