1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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2
as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the solemnities of the Easter vigil service
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Recent Examples of solemnity
The solemnity awaiting celebration is truly beautiful.
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James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump has also spoken out in defense of his handling of the various crises facing his administration — but not nearly with the sort of detail and solemnity that wartime presidents usually speak, experts said.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
To that point, Lent is not all solemnity.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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James T. Farmer, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
The time and attention to detail afforded it by Lord and Miller suggest that the directors are as susceptible as any of us to that amazement, elevated by the moving solemnity and celestial dimensions of Daniel Pemberton’s beautiful score.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Trump has also spoken out in defense of his handling of the various crises facing his administration — but not nearly with the sort of detail and solemnity that wartime presidents usually speak, experts said.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
To that point, Lent is not all solemnity.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
Noun
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The Glamour Studio for simultaneous hair, make-up, and nail rituals is sure to be a hit with the highly coiffed residents of the Athenian Riviera.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Of all the Catholic rituals of Holy Week—the Palm Sunday procession; the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, on Holy Thursday; the Way of the Cross, on Good Friday—surely the most striking is the washing of the feet.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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As discovered during the Apollo program when astronauts tried to eat sandwiches in space, crumbs from bread can fly around in the absence of gravity and end up in astronauts’ eyes or lungs and get stuck inside equipment, causing damage.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Imagine these gravity wells as topographic maps of sorts, where Earth and the moon are two gravitational holes rotating around each other, surrounded by curving hills.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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There was a brief red-carpet ceremony to welcome Vance at PAF Air Base Nur Khan, which was protected by heavy security.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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According to Fox 11, LA28 currently states that 30% of its remaining tickets are under $200, but many potential ticket buyers have reported that larger events—including the opening and closing ceremonies — only have premium seats available, which often cost upwards of $5,000.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the Explosive News representative spoke of their efforts with a lofty earnestness.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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His ability to balance earnestness and whimsy, dedication and delight, have reaped palpable benefits for SummerFest.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Rizzi was among the dozens who gathered Thursday for Hands Around the Courthouse, an annual event hosted by CASA Kane County in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Worshippers can now freely gather at Christian, Jewish, and Muslim sites for major religious celebrations, including Orthodox Easter and Ramadan observances.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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American Vandal is a true-crime parody that sees two teenagers investigate juvenile offenses like graffiti with all the seriousness of Making a Murderer.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the 7 o’clock hour dwindles, so does the seriousness of the news, generally.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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