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

The Eighth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film will be awarded on October 22 at a ceremony in New York City with Ken Burns. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

In September, Colbert is set to receive the anti-censorship award at the 47th annual American Book Awards during a ceremony set to be held at the University of California, Berkeley. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

European leaders during a wreath-laying ceremony at Ukraine's National Military Memorial Cemetery on Monday. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026