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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
Critics also felt the depiction of the 'Guryu Myeonryugwan' crown (a traditional royal headpiece historically associated with vassal state rituals) was incorrect.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Mornings include movement, journaling and wellness rituals, followed by workshops on focus and online income streams.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Laamb is unique for its spectacle, featuring elaborate costumes, protective charms, and rituals.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
The subterranean spa offers a menu of rituals rooted in Hungary's bathing traditions, along with an indoor pool, a traditional hammam, and a Finnish sauna.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Read on to discover their hosting rituals and shop their eclectic table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
This is a beautiful romance, full of longing, heat and athletic men doing athlete things (training, competing, spiraling over rituals that may or may not matter).
—Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Much of the film is set in and around a Parisian elder-care facility, and Hamaguchi guides us through its rooms and hallways, its meetings and rituals, with a patience and passionate granularity worthy of the late documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
Mornings include movement, journaling and wellness rituals, followed by workshops on focus and online income streams.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
Laamb is unique for its spectacle, featuring elaborate costumes, protective charms, and rituals.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
The subterranean spa offers a menu of rituals rooted in Hungary's bathing traditions, along with an indoor pool, a traditional hammam, and a Finnish sauna.
—Alia Akkam, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Read on to discover their hosting rituals and shop their eclectic table.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2026
This is a beautiful romance, full of longing, heat and athletic men doing athlete things (training, competing, spiraling over rituals that may or may not matter).
—Erin La Rosa, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rituals
Noun
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Replacing one filter, using a HEPA purifier or changing a few cleaning habits can all help reduce indoor air pollutants over time.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The key is building sustainable habits that encourage curiosity while protecting mental clarity and creative energy.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Goddess Retreats runs a women-only villa retreat in Seminyak, Bali, that pairs yoga, spa treatments and healing ceremonies with shopping, café visits and cultural exploration.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Strangers are matched by experts and move in together after mock wedding ceremonies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Large says it was well farmed from day one, including being planted with massal selection vines and using biodynamic and organic practices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Though laid to rest with a rich assortment of personal items and grave goods, the presence of substances in her grave spoke to the rituals and treatment of the body after death, revealing practices afforded to the Roman elite.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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China has been a major buyer of Moscow's energy, with its imports of Russian oil jumping 35% year over year in the first quarter, according to official customs data.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Official data showed a steep drop in imports from China, but Keynes and Bown argue the trade largely rerouted through Vietnam, Mexico, and other intermediaries, with some companies simply underreporting values on customs forms.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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He was visited by a priest on Monday, May 4, who performed the last rites.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The university's Bangladesh Student Association has served as a liaison, asking the institution for help preserving Limon's remains in accordance with Islamic rites.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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As his tricks progressed, the Young Man felt horrified and confused at the same time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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From that moment on, people in Cuba have been unable to access El Estornudo except through technological tricks like VPNs and proxies that alter their geolocation.—
Abraham Jiménez Enoa,
The Dial,
19 May 2026
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The Black Wall Street Rally also returns to Greenwood that weekend, with speakers, panels, and community programming connected to Greenwood Rising’s Juneteenth observances.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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In just the past few weeks, public debate has centered on issues such as school curriculum oversight, commemorative and cultural observances and facility access policies.—
Brett Wilson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
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Announced Tuesday, the Mavericks and Kidd mutually agreed to part ways, ending a coaching tenure that began in 2021 and concluded with an even 205-205 regular-season record.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The ways of the whites puzzled the Indians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Rituals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rituals. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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