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as in habits
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 ceremonies
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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Recent Examples of rituals
The spa The spa is small and intentional, with treatments focused on restoration rather than over-the-top rituals.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Performers in traditional dress portray Inca nobility, priests and warriors, and the rituals are conducted in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and still widely spoken in the Andes today.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Medicine has rarely asked similar questions about its own rituals.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
The colors, the community rituals, the food and the music compress an entire cultural identity into a fleeting, unforgettable window — and that’s exactly what the data shows modern travelers are after.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Unsual mating rituals are emerging in modern times.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
From sunrise wellness rituals to menus featuring fresh seafood and seasonal produce, the property combines comfort with a thoughtful connection to local culture.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
If one were looking for a sports league that most faithfully reflects the modern United States — its stratification, its rituals of self-justification, its remarkable talent for dressing inequality in the language of tradition — Major League Baseball would be hard to beat.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Earlier this month, Dunne opened up about her rituals for watching Skenes play while appearing on The Tonight Show.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Performers in traditional dress portray Inca nobility, priests and warriors, and the rituals are conducted in Quechua, the language of the Inca Empire and still widely spoken in the Andes today.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Medicine has rarely asked similar questions about its own rituals.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
The colors, the community rituals, the food and the music compress an entire cultural identity into a fleeting, unforgettable window — and that’s exactly what the data shows modern travelers are after.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Unsual mating rituals are emerging in modern times.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
From sunrise wellness rituals to menus featuring fresh seafood and seasonal produce, the property combines comfort with a thoughtful connection to local culture.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
If one were looking for a sports league that most faithfully reflects the modern United States — its stratification, its rituals of self-justification, its remarkable talent for dressing inequality in the language of tradition — Major League Baseball would be hard to beat.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Earlier this month, Dunne opened up about her rituals for watching Skenes play while appearing on The Tonight Show.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rituals
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What cooking habits create the biggest risk?—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Doors are opened for you, preferences and habits are remembered, and concierge requests are handled with quiet confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The day brings indigenous Andean music, colorful traditional attire and historical re-enactments of Inca ceremonies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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More than a third of US skincare practices now offer exosome skincare, a cellular-level treatment that promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The summit is an in-person gathering focused on real-world wellness practices.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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One of them, the manager of an import company, has been linked to a previous cocaine shipment by Spanish customs, the statement said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Travelers stay with a host family, share meals, learn customs firsthand and gain insider knowledge no guidebook can offer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
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Distrust, travel bans could complicate response Dangers faced by health workers have been heightened by anger among residents over the stringent medical protocols for handling the victims’ bodies, which clash with local burial rites.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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At least three attacks have been recorded against health centers in Ituri province as residents protested stringent medical protocols that clashed with local burial rites, heightening the danger health workers face.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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In the middle, a Cartman in the role of a Midtown tax adviser dispenses accounting tips and tricks, culled from a YouTube account run by a real-life New York CPA.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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That makes many older attack tricks harder to pull off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
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Memorial Day observances were also held at Forest Lawn memorial parks in Covina Hills, Hollywood Hills and Glendale.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
25 May 2026
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rituals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rituals. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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