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the following of a custom, rule, or law
a society in which a strict observation of business etiquette is expected of visiting foreigners
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Recent Examples of observations
Here's everything to know about Curiosity and the latest discovery made from its observations.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The benefits of companion planting are purely based on longtime gardeners' observations.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
However, scientists need more observations to determine how common this process truly is.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
The double Sundance win has already fired up 2026-27 awards season watchers, with observations that Best Picture nominee Minari and Best Picture winner CODA both achieved the same feat in 2021 and 2021 respectively.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Whereas a caddie jots down notes in a yardage book, Morse keeps observations on his phone and refers to them year after year.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The notes in those papers, Bielsa’s observations of what to do in specific situations, remained a reference point for Roofe at later stages in his career.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Everyday observations As his mural came together, Ponchaveli spent hours in the cold.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Tell me your observations of Coach in the lockdown, pregame portion of the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
The benefits of companion planting are purely based on longtime gardeners' observations.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
However, scientists need more observations to determine how common this process truly is.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
The double Sundance win has already fired up 2026-27 awards season watchers, with observations that Best Picture nominee Minari and Best Picture winner CODA both achieved the same feat in 2021 and 2021 respectively.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2026
Whereas a caddie jots down notes in a yardage book, Morse keeps observations on his phone and refers to them year after year.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The notes in those papers, Bielsa’s observations of what to do in specific situations, remained a reference point for Roofe at later stages in his career.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Everyday observations As his mural came together, Ponchaveli spent hours in the cold.
—Aria Jones, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
Tell me your observations of Coach in the lockdown, pregame portion of the game.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observations
observances
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The 40-day period leads up to observances of Jesus’ death on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Public observances will be held in Chicago and future plans for celebration of life events will be announced by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Jackson family said in its statement Tuesday.—
Char Adams,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Observations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observations. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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