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

London Mayor Sadiq Khan at the opening ceremony for the newly traffic-free section of Oxford Street in central London on Monday. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026

The ceremony also marked the return of Japanese industry veteran Takeo Hisamatsu as festival director, following the departure of former chairman Hiroyasu Ando earlier this year. — Gavin Blair, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Kushner so far has participated little in the ceremony of the job, avoiding most receptions and ribbon cuttings. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Roy Williams in the house Former KU coach Roy Williams, who attended Thursday’s National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony, attended the KU-Duke game and sat directly across the KU bench on the east side of James Naismith Court. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026