1
as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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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
Jacir’s film, which was short-listed (but not nominated) for the Oscar for Best International Feature, has no use for art-film solemnity.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The issue before the president should not have been fashion or venue, but solemnity.
—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
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The issue before the president should not have been fashion or venue, but solemnity.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
Noun
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Seasonal cleaning is a divisive ritual—one that homeowners, designers, and cleaning experts either swear by or happily skip.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Mornings include movement, journaling and wellness rituals, followed by workshops on focus and online income streams.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The interior features upscale amenities, including privacy glass, zero-gravity comfort seats, and dedicated rear entertainment screens.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Scientists think that at the heart of most galaxies lies a black hole, and in M77, its central black hole's intense gravity is pulling gas inward.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
19 May 2026
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The wedding ceremony took place beside a cobblestone ledge at the foot of a waterfall on the Tennessee property.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Catilin Clark is just starting her third WNBA season, and she is already being honored for a big career achievement in a pregame ceremony.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The earnestness of the Islanders was meant to be offset by the humor of production.—
Anna Peele,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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But earnestness is the enemy of hilarity.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
20 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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State offices are closed Friday, May 8, in observance of Truman Day.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Though soaps were not without their occasional levity, the earnest self-seriousness of their proceedings often prevented them from engaging in self-reflexive critique.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Beyond the incident’s seriousness, its precedent-setting disclosure is a warning to boards that underestimate or disregard shadow AI risk.—
Noah Barsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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