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as in adherences
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 rituals
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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Noun
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Ten postgame observations • Crosby’s point-per-game streak is one of the great marks in hockey history.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Her observations have struck a chord with many, highlighting an evolving educational landscape that some worry could be leaving students unprepared.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Broken down by regions of the state, the lights trail highlights lighting ceremonies and public displays and events.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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By the time that the 16th century Spanish conquered Mexico, the plant was domesticated and in use as an ornamental for various ceremonies.—
Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made by History,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
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Earlier Iron Age findings in France and Switzerland indicate that horses and dogs were symbolic at the time and were often present in what appears to be sacrificial rituals, funeral rites, and are frequently associated with specific deities from the time.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Dec. 2024
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This research sheds light on the architecture and funerary rites of ancient Achaea, a region known for its role in founding the colony of Croton in Magna Graecia.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2024
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“Observances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observances. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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