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
On March 27, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, a ceremony will honor America’s most recognizable World War II fighter squadron with its very own state holiday: Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.
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Doug Melville, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The ceremony, which was supported by a $1 million donation from Amazon, was streamed live on Prime Video.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
The entertainer, who is known for keeping her personal life out of the public eye, tied the knot with Bernad in an intimate Italian ceremony in May 2023 with just six guests, including the bride and groom.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Knowing that a little laughter is always levitating at any awards show, the Fashion Group International has recruited the actress and producer Tiffany Haddish to host its Rising Star Awards ceremony.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
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Doug Melville, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The ceremony, which was supported by a $1 million donation from Amazon, was streamed live on Prime Video.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
The entertainer, who is known for keeping her personal life out of the public eye, tied the knot with Bernad in an intimate Italian ceremony in May 2023 with just six guests, including the bride and groom.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Knowing that a little laughter is always levitating at any awards show, the Fashion Group International has recruited the actress and producer Tiffany Haddish to host its Rising Star Awards ceremony.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
Noun
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In this case, the prayer is the Taraweeh, a nightly ritual of Ramadan.—
Eric Nagourney,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Kelly has forbidden the group from holding their ritual in the rotunda as originally planned, banishing them to the Capitol steps.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 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
Noun
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Issues over Western arms supplies, international observance of Russian occupied lands, Ukraine’s future security, Ukrainian troops in Kursk and Russia’s continued aerial campaigns over civilian populations all remain major issues that need to be negotiated.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Each year, themes focusing on specific issues related to women's rights help to direct advocacy and action, making each observance of IWD a potent tool for societal change.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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