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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
the observance of this family tradition would make your grandmother very happy observance of the smoking ban in public buildings
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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
some religions require very specific observances on holy days
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as in awareness
a state of being aware
if you've been doing any significant housecleaning, it has escaped my observance
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Recent Examples of observance
The rapid loss of the world’s forests poses an urgent threat to global climate stability, and in observance of International Day of Forests on March 21st, this series aims to illuminate the pressing challenges, innovative solutions, and transformative technologies needed to combat climate change.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Understanding what foods are permissible ensures proper observance of these religious obligations while maintaining a nutritious diet.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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, 28 Feb. 2025
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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Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Understanding what foods are permissible ensures proper observance of these religious obligations while maintaining a nutritious diet.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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, 28 Feb. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for observance
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This aligns compliance, technology and operations in a way that ensures both regulatory adherence and practical execution.—
Dr. Michelle Frasher,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Authorities may also conduct safety inspections to verify adherence to legal requirements.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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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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The fitness influencer recently achieved immense internet fame after a Feb. 7 video showcasing his six-hour wellness ritual recirculated across different social media platforms.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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It's equipped with advanced lidar and stereo vision sensors for precise environmental awareness.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Ministry urges Chinese nationals to carefully assess safety risks and increase their awareness of potential challenges when selecting U.S. states, particularly those affected by the new restrictions.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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But neither the Principals’ Association nor the MSAD #51 Board of Directors will sign that compliance agreement, representatives said this week.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
28 Mar. 2025
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The only modifications: noting that the approximately $9 tourist levy introduced in February 2024 is in fact mandatory, and upping enforcement mechanisms for broader compliance with the rules.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere on the podcast, the two also talked about Ricci's recent Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 2020, the year the student graduated according to the note, the college held an online ceremony.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amid dizzying changes caused by a warming climate and global attention, Greenlanders don’t want to have to choose between embracing the future and honoring their heritage.—
Erin Mendell,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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So my most fundamental goal was to use baseball to bring attention to this history on a wider scale from people who ordinarily would not be interested and to see, of course, how this history resonates with what’s happening today in this country.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Consequently, comparisons between observations in this atlas and sites elsewhere in the world may be possible by noting the characteristics of the various settings described herein.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further research combining mathematical modeling with observations of Venus's surface will help provide a better understanding of the planet's geology, the researchers said.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
4 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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In Chicago, a second roll-call vote will take place, this one ceremonial.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2024
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“Observance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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