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
There’s video on YouTube of the 2020 International Emmy ceremony done remotely.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 May 2025
His favorite is a shot of the university’s Christmas tree from the annual lighting ceremony.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
The Twins happened to be in Atlanta, where manager Rocco Baldelli spoke about Herman’s value and handed him his card in a 15-minute ceremony.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
The legal sparring came as thousands of Harvard students, faculty and administrators gathered on the leafy campus in the Boston suburb of Cambridge, Mass., for the university’s annual graduation ceremony.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 30 May 2025
His favorite is a shot of the university’s Christmas tree from the annual lighting ceremony.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
The Twins happened to be in Atlanta, where manager Rocco Baldelli spoke about Herman’s value and handed him his card in a 15-minute ceremony.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 May 2025
The legal sparring came as thousands of Harvard students, faculty and administrators gathered on the leafy campus in the Boston suburb of Cambridge, Mass., for the university’s annual graduation ceremony.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
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From daily rituals to deep healing, discover how to prioritize mental wellbeing in today’s evolving cultural and professional landscape.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2025
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The other Cuban beauty wedding rituals included a milk and honey face mask in the days leading up to the wedding (to brighten the skin), and to wash your hair the night before with rainwater (for good luck)—and are both practically required.—
Carolina Dalia Gonzalez,
Vogue,
22 May 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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The United States Postal Service is also closed in observance of the holiday, so mail delivery services will be suspended until Tuesday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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United States stock markets will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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