ritualistic

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Recent Examples of ritualistic In the past, Kaepernick’s protest and countless other incidents have prompted reactionary vows to boycott the league, along with the ritualistic burning of team jerseys and other merchandise. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025 There are no rock concert-style hand mikes or microphone stands as in the original, and the energetic, ritualistic dancing in this production is unique. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 There was something so comforting and ritualistic about waking up every morning and knowing my only task for the day was to walk to my next destination. Alison Cochrun, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025 This nearly ritualistic practice allows audiences to reconnect with cultural giants that thrive on nostalgia. Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ritualistic
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ritual
Adjective
  • Enter kitchen witchery, a practice rooted in modern witchcraft that blends intention, ritual, and everyday cooking.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Per Archaeology News, Foundation Rock encapsulates a culture whose rulership tied their political authority to ritual practice, myth, and history.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Ritualistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritualistic. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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