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
American flags will be lowered across the country to fly at half-staff to reflect the solemnity of Memorial Day on Monday morning.
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Understandably, the event at the center had a religious solemnity to it.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
What's Next With Pope Francis now laid to rest, preparations begin for the real-life conclave that could mirror—if not the drama, then at least the solemnity—of the film's depiction.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Social media platforms that didn't even exist 15 years ago now teemed with content creators who specialized in curl care including everything from basic tutorials to personalized consultations done with the solemnity of neurosurgeons.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
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Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
Understandably, the event at the center had a religious solemnity to it.
—Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
What's Next With Pope Francis now laid to rest, preparations begin for the real-life conclave that could mirror—if not the drama, then at least the solemnity—of the film's depiction.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Social media platforms that didn't even exist 15 years ago now teemed with content creators who specialized in curl care including everything from basic tutorials to personalized consultations done with the solemnity of neurosurgeons.
—Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
Noun
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The ritual, the rhythm, and the sleep that followed – deep and undisturbed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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Amenities include a purifying bath ritual, pools, soaks, quiet spaces, dining, a fitness studio and wellness activities.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Sunday wraps up with the first day of the 2025 MLB Draft, the leg of the weekend with actual gravity.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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This theory proposes that the exterior of the void would have a higher density than the center, its gravity gradually pulling at the contents of the void.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
8 July 2025
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On July 15, the group announced Asia’s 50 Best Bars at a live awards ceremony in Macau, and once again, Bar Leone in Hong Kong took the top spot.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Leoni, 59, and Daly, 69, were married Saturday in a small, private ceremony in New York City, Leoni's publicist confirms to Entertainment Weekly.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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The shrine has been designated as a pilgrimage site in the Diocese of Gary’s observance of the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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United States stock markets will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
2 July 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 24 Jul. 2025.
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