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Recent Examples of ritualistic
The young man was decapitated after death for unknown reasons, although this was a ritualistic practice for some people during the Roman period.
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ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
The film’s plot follows a reclusive schizophrenic, raised in an oppressive religious sect, who must clear his name when he’s framed by cult leaders for a series of ritualistic murders.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The traditions surrounding selection of a new pope date to the 13th century, which gives the proceedings a ritualistic air recalling that of the British monarchy.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
In today’s newsletter, the ritualistic sights and scenes at Pope Francis’s funeral.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
The film’s plot follows a reclusive schizophrenic, raised in an oppressive religious sect, who must clear his name when he’s framed by cult leaders for a series of ritualistic murders.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 May 2025
The traditions surrounding selection of a new pope date to the 13th century, which gives the proceedings a ritualistic air recalling that of the British monarchy.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
In today’s newsletter, the ritualistic sights and scenes at Pope Francis’s funeral.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritualistic
ritual
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Ultimately, whether this trend is used as a distraction tool, self-care ritual or content opportunity, GRWMs at 35,000 feet are the latest example of how TikTok continues to influence travel habits and challenge traditional expectations of what flying looks and feels like.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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Hair thrives on ritual—hydration, gentle detangling, protecting it at night, giving it time to rest.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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“Ritualistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritualistic. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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