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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in ceremony
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain
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as in ceremonial
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Recent Examples of ritual
Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
With a blend of skin-loving ingredients and calming essential oils like eucalyptus and lavender, your nightly cleanse becomes a luxe ritual.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
There will be two ritual meals, or seders, designed to imitate an ancient Roman banquet.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Following a series of rituals surrounding his memorial, Francis' body was taken from the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, his residence at the Vatican, to St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, at 9 a.m. local time, according to the Vatican.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
With a blend of skin-loving ingredients and calming essential oils like eucalyptus and lavender, your nightly cleanse becomes a luxe ritual.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Mummified cats were common ritual offerings, and to meet demand, breeding centers were created to raise cats for sacrifice.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
There will be two ritual meals, or seders, designed to imitate an ancient Roman banquet.
—Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritual
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Consider that in-person work might be a feature, not just a bug, promoting habits that ultimately deliver better physical and mental health outcomes that improve your life.—
John Gallucci Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Department stores, mall staples and specialty brands are all among those either trimming locations or shutting down entirely as part of ongoing shifts in consumer shopping habits and corporate restructuring efforts.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Ade will hand out the short film Palme d’Or on Saturday, May 24 at the closing ceremony for the 78th Cannes film festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Short Film Palme d’or will be presented during the festival’s closing ceremony on May 24, while La Cinef winners will be announced at a dedicated ceremony in the Buñuel Theatre on May 22, followed by screenings of the winning films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Vice president Vance was welcomed to India with a ceremonial guard of honor on Monday.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Apr. 2025
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Traditionally, papal funerals included elaborate, multi-layered coffins—cypress, lead, and oak—along with extensive ceremonial displays.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Everything about the transition is overwhelming, from the skill of the other players on the court to the length of practices, so Rivers said she’s tried to be patient with her progress early on.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2025
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Shamanism, anthropologist Manvir Singh’s debut, traces the evolution of the titular spiritual practice.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 May 2025
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Francis funeral less lavish but keeps some traditions Francis wanted a less opulent burial than is traditional for popes and made changes to the church's book on funeral rites, but some of the usual elements remain in place.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The images show Cardinal Kevin Farrell presiding over the rite of certification of death of the pope following his death at the age of 88 from a stroke and heart failure on Monday (April 21).—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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The announcement was issued by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, the master of papal liturgical ceremonies.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new funeral rites were formally approved by Francis in 2023 and were later published in the church's liturgical guidelines in early 2024.—
Alec Schemmel,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The company, which sells hot and iced coffee, tea, shakes, as well as burritos and tacos, also hosts classes to teach dogs tricks.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Another simple trick to avoid seeming evasive: Answer questions with yes or no, first; get into the explanation afterwards.—
Rob Davis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The movement has since evolved into the world's largest secular observance, with EarthDay.org estimating that over 1 billion people engage in Earth Day activities each year.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the stock market reopens on Easter Monday after it was closed for trading in observance of Good Friday, marked this year on April 18.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Ritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritual. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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