as in ritual
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Adjective
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Archaeologists identified it as an ancient Jewish ritual bath, known as a mikveh, dating back at least 1,400 years.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025 -
The Eagles running back, 27, who shares son Saquon Jr., 2, and daughter, Jada, 6, with fiancée Anna Congdon, has a pregame handshake ritual with his children.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During the trial, Allen's defense tried to argue the girls were killed in a ritualistic sacrifice by Odinists, members of a Norse pagan religion linked with White nationalism, the Associated Press and CNN previously reported, citing defense motions.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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There's something just so horrific and almost ritualistic about it, which, again, feels right for Lumon.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Thoughtful, systematic employee surveys serve as an easy first step.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In Ukraine, the first victims of this systematic reeducation were children.—
Tetiana Kotelnykova,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your work will involve creating specifications, building prototypes, and conducting performance analyses—activities that require focused attention and methodical thinking.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But Reeves is a methodical filmmaker who likes to take his time.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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