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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 man in the loud suit made a great ceremony of revealing the name of the champion who had baked it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Last weekend, the TV Academy presented 88 awards as part of its first set of ceremonies.
    — Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of ceremony
Noun
  • The Giants might get something like cash considerations, a player to be named later or perhaps a teenager who is a half-decade away from even thinking about the majors.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Although no performance figures have been given, the metrics should be impressive—bolstered by carbon-fiber aero considerations developed by another English outfit, Artiglio Automotive Studio.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of consideration
Noun
  • Sirianni sees Smith’s attentiveness in team meetings, his extra work in the weight room on his own time, and his extra work before and after practices.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Tornare remarked on Koons’ attentiveness and deep involvement, from overall concepts to the smallest design cues.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of attentiveness
Noun
  • That creativity and thoughtfulness are qualities Sandy has gotten to know well during their two-year relationship.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Besides all that thoughtfulness around utility, the designs are some of the best out there.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of thoughtfulness
Noun
  • So confirmation of his departure does feel like a formality in one sense.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • People sometimes associate hotel-grade operations with more staff, more formality and more visible service.
    — Jeffery Khoury, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of formality
Noun
  • Texts in the 15th century lamented the erosion of chivalry and knightly honor.
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
  • The service honors the Order of the Thistle, which is Scotland’s highest and most ancient order of chivalry.
    — Starr Bowenbank, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of chivalry
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“Ceremoniousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremoniousness. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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