Synonyms of ceremony

ceremony

noun

ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē 

as in ritual

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

• ritual
• ceremonial
• observance
• rite
• celebration
• tradition
• formality
• solemnity
• practice
• form
• etiquette
• decorum
• civility
• protocol
• convention
• graces
• service
• custom
• standard
• amenities
• habit
• manners
• proprieties
• way
• mores

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ceremony

Both will continue group activities until their respective dates, with Pledis requesting fans not to visit enlistment ceremonies. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Emma tied the knot with actor Cody John in an intimate outdoor ceremony at his family estate in Sun Valley on Saturday, July 25. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 July 2026

The case begins when skeletal remains surface during ceremonies marking the launch of a highway project, a discovery that puts Moosa Raza on the trail of an elusive prisoner named Mani. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 July 2026

For Sengoku-period samurai, the tea ceremony was not just about enjoying tea. — Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 27 July 2026