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
The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The order’s ritual involving skeletons remains shrouded in mystery to this day, but Penny Castle, grand secretary for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, told The Cincinnati Enquirer in 2022 that bones are used in ceremonies to remind people of their own mortality.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
The signing ceremony took place at the office of the Thai Media Fund, and signed by Dhanakorn Srisooksai, CEO of the Thai Media Fund; Michael Jung and Ari Arijitsatien, co-CEOs of True CJ Creations; and Chamnan Ngammaneeudom, Deputy CEO of Thai Media Fund.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The awards ceremony provides the glitzy finale to Film Fest Gent.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
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Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The order’s ritual involving skeletons remains shrouded in mystery to this day, but Penny Castle, grand secretary for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, told The Cincinnati Enquirer in 2022 that bones are used in ceremonies to remind people of their own mortality.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
The signing ceremony took place at the office of the Thai Media Fund, and signed by Dhanakorn Srisooksai, CEO of the Thai Media Fund; Michael Jung and Ari Arijitsatien, co-CEOs of True CJ Creations; and Chamnan Ngammaneeudom, Deputy CEO of Thai Media Fund.
—The Deadline Team, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
The awards ceremony provides the glitzy finale to Film Fest Gent.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 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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Banks and post offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday, however most major restaurant, grocery and retail store chains will remain open on the holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Some local businesses will be close their registers or limit store hours in observance of Labor Day in 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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