as in ritual
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ritualistic
Scottish hen parties were deemed to contain ritualistic profanation.
—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Experts believe their deliberate inclusion further suggests a ritualistic nature to the Melsonby Hoard.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
The ritualistic acts of weeding, mulching, pruning, and watering gave us not only a reprieve from the stresses of everyday life, but also a chance to connect with each other, nature, and our new community.
—Natalie Pattillo, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
During the Jewish Passover, the egg takes on many ritualistic roles; the roasted or hard-boiled orb is center stage on the seder plate symbolizing the cycle of life and hopeful beginnings.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ritualistic
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Experts believe their deliberate inclusion further suggests a ritualistic nature to the Melsonby Hoard.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2025
The ritualistic acts of weeding, mulching, pruning, and watering gave us not only a reprieve from the stresses of everyday life, but also a chance to connect with each other, nature, and our new community.
—Natalie Pattillo, Vox, 4 Apr. 2025
During the Jewish Passover, the egg takes on many ritualistic roles; the roasted or hard-boiled orb is center stage on the seder plate symbolizing the cycle of life and hopeful beginnings.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ritualistic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritualistic
Adjective
-
The power of ritual Tan, of Case Western Reserve, said the conclave’s shift from its Eurocentric foundations and focus is largely the handiwork of Francis himself, who appointed 108 of the 135 electors who will elect his successor.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
-
And while Sephardic families have a ceremony to mark the end of Passover, for Jews with roots in Eastern Europe, there's a bit of a ritual vacuum.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ritualistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritualistic. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share