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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
Tom Hanks plays Paul, a death-row prison guard who treats his job with near-religious solemnity, and Oscar-nominee Michael Clarke Duncan is John Coffey, his newest inmate, who just so happens to have magical powers.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Network desks tried to convey a sense of tradition and solemnity while scrambling to process a rush of Trump executive orders that made clear these were not ordinary times.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
There is something interesting that happens in the kill rooms where there is an air of solemnity about it.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The first impression of the castle building is its solemnity: oat gray, sturdy, symmetrical.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Network desks tried to convey a sense of tradition and solemnity while scrambling to process a rush of Trump executive orders that made clear these were not ordinary times.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
There is something interesting that happens in the kill rooms where there is an air of solemnity about it.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The first impression of the castle building is its solemnity: oat gray, sturdy, symmetrical.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for solemnity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
Noun
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While the set comes with a small Kanuma pumice incense holder, the brand’s bronze asymmetrical beauty—designed in collaboration with Vogel Studio—gives the ritual of burning incense an elegant flair.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Francis wanted his burial ritual simplified, with less opulence, in keeping with his view that the church should serve the poor.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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At each vote, a cardinal will write his choice on a piece of paper, process up to Michaelangelo’s giant fresco of the last judgment – which serves as a reminder of the gravity and sacredness of their responsibility – and drop his ballot in a chalice.—
Peter Pinedo,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The real-life developments have lent new gravity to the film's depiction of the papal election process—a secretive, tradition-laden event now in motion in Rome.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ade will hand out the short film Palme d’Or on Saturday, May 24 at the closing ceremony for the 78th Cannes film festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Short Film Palme d’or will be presented during the festival’s closing ceremony on May 24, while La Cinef winners will be announced at a dedicated ceremony in the Buñuel Theatre on May 22, followed by screenings of the winning films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the stock market reopens on Easter Monday after it was closed for trading in observance of Good Friday, marked this year on April 18.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The movement has since evolved into the world's largest secular observance, with EarthDay.org estimating that over 1 billion people engage in Earth Day activities each year.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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In addition to Ducasse’s culinary mastery, offering a cohesive experience that encompasses the liveried staff in period costumes and the ceremonial is part and parcel of the success of the banquet, according to Révah.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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For those who missed the game, most of the Chiefs’ scores came in garbage time; the lopsided affair was 24-0 at halftime, and the Eagles’ first score was a ceremonial Jalen Hurts Tush Push.—
Jess Bryant,
The Athletic,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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