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
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Recent Examples of ceremony
And in a rural field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, a similar ceremony marked by moments of silence, the reading of names and the laying of wreaths, will honor the victims of Flight 93, the hijacked plane that crashed after crew members and passengers tried to storm the cockpit.
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Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Local towns and villages will hold similarly solemn ceremonies remembering residents lost 24 years ago in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Here are some storylines to watch for at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Who in the Denver City administration was ever adopted in a Sacred Hunka ceremony?
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
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Philip Marcelo, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Local towns and villages will hold similarly solemn ceremonies remembering residents lost 24 years ago in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Here are some storylines to watch for at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Who in the Denver City administration was ever adopted in a Sacred Hunka ceremony?
—Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
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Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their 13th album, International, interprets the ritual of early retirement sendoff as a boisterous dance party with plenty of music royalty cameos showing up to pay their respects.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Ducasse’s culinary mastery, offering a cohesive experience that encompasses the liveried staff in period costumes and the ceremonial is part and parcel of the success of the banquet, according to Révah.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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For those who missed the game, most of the Chiefs’ scores came in garbage time; the lopsided affair was 24-0 at halftime, and the Eagles’ first score was a ceremonial Jalen Hurts Tush Push.—
Jess Bryant,
The Athletic,
10 Feb. 2025
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While not officially a weekend, the Friday observance means many people will be able to celebrate the ghoulish evening without school or work looming.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Vances had originally planned to attend the annual 9/11 observance in New York City, but changed plans to go to Utah and escort Kirk's casket.—
Mandy Taheri
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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