ritualistic

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Recent Examples of ritualistic As Zephyr plots her escape before becoming part of Tucker’s ritualistic shark feeding, her love interest Moses (Josh Heuston) is drawn into the chaos. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The priest frequently blessed the doll (in her protect enclosure), using binding ritualistic prayers. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 May 2025 The conversation began with an almost ritualistic exchange of thanks and yet more apologies. Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025 Brewing: Some people like the methodical, ritualistic aspect of brewing coffee. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ritualistic
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ritual
Adjective
  • Its design appears aligned with the solar equinox, suggesting a ritual function.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
  • The holiday is celebrated with a Seder, a ritual feast including symbolic foods and the reading of the Haggadah.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 2 July 2025

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“Ritualistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritualistic. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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