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
Under the deal, hostages will be released without ceremonies or fanfare at Israel’s request – unlike during the last truce, when Hamas staged public propaganda events around hostage transfers that sparked outrage in Israel.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a bill signing ceremony would take place at 5 p.m. EDT on the Fourth of July.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Trump’s signing of the bill took place during a ceremony, in which fighter jets and a stealth bomber flew past during the White House Fourth of July picnic.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Tall ships graced New York Harbor, while a stirring ceremony got underway at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced a bill signing ceremony would take place at 5 p.m. EDT on the Fourth of July.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
Trump’s signing of the bill took place during a ceremony, in which fighter jets and a stealth bomber flew past during the White House Fourth of July picnic.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Tall ships graced New York Harbor, while a stirring ceremony got underway at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
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Jumping off the bridge into the water is a summer ritual for thrill seekers of all ages, despite the warning signs that are posted nearby.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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The church’s ritual of confirmation, which marks the passage from adolescence into adulthood, also acquired legal status.—
Thomas A. DuBois,
The Conversation,
27 June 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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Bedford remembers the 20 hometown men who lost their lives in the battle and its immediate aftermath through observances, memorials and the National D-Day Memorial.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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As is standard practice, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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