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 issue before the president should not have been fashion or venue, but solemnity.
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Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The solemnity awaiting celebration is truly beautiful.
—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
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Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
The solemnity awaiting celebration is truly beautiful.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
Noun
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The ritual of filling up a gas tank had drivers at the BP station in the South Loop in disbelief.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Taking the time to get dressed, thinking about the mood of the night, and shifting into something a bit more polished feels like a ritual.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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When one of these clouds fragments into parts, gravity causes pockets within the fragments to collapse, with the density and temperature at the core of each pocket rising.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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On May 9th, in a ceremony on the bank of the Danube River, he will be sworn in as Prime Minister.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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But there was one part of the ceremony that left him with a bittersweet taste in his mouth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Not too serious or sappy, but with room for both earnestness and whimsy.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Beyond tacos and margaritas, the day is a historical observance of Mexico's triumph over the French.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The denomination contains many divisions, each one adjusting their observance of Jewish law differently in response to modernity.—
Michal Raucher,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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These sports spectacles should be a moment for City Hall to project competence, stability, and seriousness.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Prosecutors had urged the judge ahead of Thursday's hearing to order Allen to remain in custody in the lead-up to a trial, arguing in court papers that the seriousness of the charges warranted his continued detention.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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