as in ritual
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for formalistic
Adjective
-
In a moment where food has become performance, copycat cooking reclaims it as memory, ritual, and choice.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Six large hoards — or collections of precious objects intentionally buried for ritual and practical purposes — were discovered on Somló Hill, with five dating to the Late Bronze Age and one to the Early Iron Age, researchers said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The ritualistic acts of weeding, mulching, pruning, and watering gave us not only a reprieve from the stresses of everyday life, but also a chance to connect with each other, nature, and our new community.—
Natalie Pattillo,
Vox,
4 Apr. 2025
-
During the Jewish Passover, the egg takes on many ritualistic roles; the roasted or hard-boiled orb is center stage on the seder plate symbolizing the cycle of life and hopeful beginnings.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
To environmental activists, the systematic deconstruction of America’s coal industry was a beautiful thing, a way to meet emissions goals set under the Paris Climate Accords.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
-
For the latter, organizations must invest in their own systematic transformation, covering everything from strategy and operations to communications, to become future-ready brands that are resilient, impactful, responsive and adaptive.—
Piyachart Isarabhakdee,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
As the judge made clear at yesterday’s hearing, the evidence shows a plan to attack Max and Michael, and its methodical implementation.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
-
Continuous Improvement: The Film Room Mentality Throughout his career, Rich Gannon's approach to improvement was methodical and unflinching.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Formalistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/formalistic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share