as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a beautiful, old-fashioned wedding ceremony
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Recent Examples of ceremony
The announcement from the president comes after former President Joe Biden planted a southern magnolia outside the White House in May 2022 as part of a Memorial Day ceremony.
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Hawn appeared onstage with Andrew Garfield at the ceremony to present the award for Best Animated Film, as Garfield moved the audience by noting that Hawn was his late mother's favorite actor.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a few comments from Foster and then the reading of each veteran’s name, followed by Foster giving a special pin to each veteran.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
To show his support for his senior adviser, the president even purchased a Tesla earlier this month during a ceremony at the White House.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 31 Mar. 2025
Hawn appeared onstage with Andrew Garfield at the ceremony to present the award for Best Animated Film, as Garfield moved the audience by noting that Hawn was his late mother's favorite actor.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a few comments from Foster and then the reading of each veteran’s name, followed by Foster giving a special pin to each veteran.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
To show his support for his senior adviser, the president even purchased a Tesla earlier this month during a ceremony at the White House.
—Steff Danielle Thomas, The Hill, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
Noun
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In 2025, that emotional fast food ritual is back, this time pixelated and playfully spicy.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Your coffee ritual deserves more than a cluttered corner of the kitchen counter.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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In Chicago, a second roll-call vote will take place, this one ceremonial.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2024
Noun
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The holiday, established as a federal commemorative observance by President Barack Obama in 2014, is recognized differently across the country.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Other concerns about daylight saving time included disruptions to harvesting schedules for farmers, interference with religious observances based on solar and lunar time and potential delays in reworking computer systems programmed to switch twice a year.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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