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

They may have been kept open throughout the year for rituals commemorating important dates and festivals, as well as the worshipping of the dead. — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026

Reiki sessions are therapeutic and intuitive, as the practitioner hardly touches the body, and aromatic local herbs and spices are put to use during the two-hour Royal Balinese Boreh treatment that references centuries-old rituals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

As for us, we are engaged in the usual rituals of brewing cups of stimulation — our choice today is orange creme — and foraging for items of interest. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026

The same year, on Boston Common, some fifty of our ancestors were executed and displayed in rituals of violence. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Multisensory journeys have been developed to immerse clients in the rituals, music and smells inspired by the lifestyles of these destinations. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Your well-being is a reflection of your day-to-day rituals, Scorpio. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026

To navigate the ebbs and flows, Risso and Sossah share a number of rituals. — Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Rice water has been popular in both Korean and Japanese beauty rituals for centuries because of its laundry list of benefits. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026