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as in habit
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in ceremony
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain
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as in ceremonial
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Recent Examples of ritual
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Cannabis as a Spiritual Tool Far beyond recreational use, cannabis has historically been used in sacred rituals across cultures.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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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Noun
His parents sit nearby, watching his familiar and heartwarming ritual.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Cannabis as a Spiritual Tool Far beyond recreational use, cannabis has historically been used in sacred rituals across cultures.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Adjective
He was struck by the show’s exploration of hara-kiri, the Japanese ritual suicide.
—Ruth La Ferla, New York Times, 18 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritual
Noun
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Standout Interviewee Habits: How to Take Things to the Next Level Deliver a clear personal pitch To stand out from the crowd, Marino-Briggs recommends a few key habits.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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In addition, he’s also made a habit of gathering a handful of players together every night for a dinner at the Cowboys’ members-only speakeasy restaurant on the top level of The Star in Frisco, Cowboys Club.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Three years later, President Barack Obama honored the star with the Arts and Humanities award, though Eastwood was unable to attend the ceremony.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Off-again, on-again U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from the press during a swearing-in ceremony for the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 28, 2025.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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While the ceremonial aspects of the visit drew attention, the event reinforced Canada’s current position on the world stage and the role of the monarchy in reinforcing that status.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Although White was technically sworn in Tuesday night, a ceremonial swearing-in is set to take place at the June 3 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Israel’s Supreme Court outlawed the practice in 2005.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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These practices are all essential for maintaining cognitive function.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Declaring fealty to this point of view has now become a sacred rite within the GOP, not unlike endorsement of the claim that the 2020 election was a fraud.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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As part of the rites, Leo received the ring of the fisherman from Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle — a symbol of the pontiff's authority and reference to Peter, one of Jesus' disciples, regarded as the first pope — as well as the pallium, a white vestment traditionally worn by the pope.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Its practical effects and creature designs remain dazzlingly strange, and its subterranean world—labyrinthine, liturgical, and etched with mysterious lore—echoes the Underpass in Us.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
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As the hundreds of thousands of attendees collected themselves after the nearly two-and-a-half hour ceremony, some cardinals helped each other straighten their mitres, the liturgical pointed hats.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The secret trick of reconciliation is that Congress gets a chance to add tweaks to the budget — to reconcile it — twice every federal fiscal year.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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Turn Strong Articles Into How-To Or Best-Practice Guides One of my favorite tricks is transforming strong articles into resources that stay relevant long-term, like how-to guides or best practices.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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United States stock markets will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The United States Postal Service is also closed in observance of the holiday, so mail delivery services will be suspended until Tuesday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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“Ritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritual. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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