Synonyms of rituals

rituals

noun

plural of ritual

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• habits
• practices
• customs
• tricks
• ways
• routines
• patterns
• tendencies
• fashions
• inclinations
• habitudes
• styles
• modes
• wonts
• manners
• conventions
• characteristics
• usages
• addictions
• traits
• proclivities
• regimes
• uses
• regimens
• mores
• dispositions
• turns
• grooves
• forms
• bags
• sets
• affectations
• drills
• ruts
• attributes
• peculiarities
• bents
• eccentricities
• quirks
• tenors
• tics
• singularities
• airs
• poses
• rotes
• deportments
• oddities
• kinks
• jog trots
• marks

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ceremonies
• ceremonials
• rites
• observances
• traditions
• celebrations
• formalities
• practices
• forms
• solemnities
• habits
• customs
• standards
• protocols
• civilities
• services
• graces
• etiquettes
• manners
• conventions
• amenities
• proprieties
• mores
• decorums
• ways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rituals

Rice water rinses have been used in Korean beauty rituals for centuries. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

With a millennia-old language, a culture all its own, and a penchant for unique dining rituals, the learning curve is steep. — Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

Different people play with different rules, rituals and styles. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Kraft Heinz is attempting to do that by moving its brands closer to experiences people already care deeply about, including sports, entertainment, family rituals and shared meals. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Seabrook’s primary focus was on Vodou aka voodoo rituals, which had long constituted an underground religious practice amongst populations outwardly accepting of Catholicism. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026

Husayn’s death has inspired Shiite communities around the world to create poetry, plays and rituals in local languages to meet different spiritual needs. — Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

Traditions like game day rituals and Greek life create a unique campus culture. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

According to the documents, Hu, who allegedly refrained from participating in the hazing rituals, carried Zhang downstairs to wait for an ambulance. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026