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as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the solemnities of the Easter vigil service
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Recent Examples of solemnity
In real life, such human foibles are likely veiled behind the solemnity of religious tradition and the sacred import of what’s at stake.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2024
The handwritten names on the walls and the dark solemnity of the room are efficient.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2024
That level of wit and wickedness is almost enough to carry us along, even if the play’s aspirations toward solemnity don’t quite land.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2024
News accounts and social media posts about the bridge workers have remembered them with sympathy and solemnity.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2024
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2024
The handwritten names on the walls and the dark solemnity of the room are efficient.
—Simon Njami, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2024
That level of wit and wickedness is almost enough to carry us along, even if the play’s aspirations toward solemnity don’t quite land.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 8 Feb. 2024
News accounts and social media posts about the bridge workers have remembered them with sympathy and solemnity.
—Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
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Such playoff pushes are an annual ritual under coach Kyle Shanahan tracing to the 2019 season, which opened … here, when defensive back Nick Bosa made his NFL debut on a tender ankle and the 49ers launched an 8-0 start.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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When her brother died, Yamuna pleaded with the god of death not to take him away until the vermillion on his forehead had faded and the flower garlands had wilted, performing an elaborate ritual to extend her last moments with her sibling.Peter Guo, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Another idea suggests that there might be something wrong with science’s current understanding of gravity.Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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That time when your metabolism stops, gravity starts tearing you down, your bones start wearing off.Eric Andersson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Trump returns to White House for symbolic meeting President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden today in a symbolic White House ceremony meant to signal the peaceful transfer of power.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The celebration started with a ceremony at Plaza de Cesar Chavez, then traveled along Santa Clara Street to Market Street, where the parade turned south to finish at San Carlos Street.Dai Sugano, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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While the bond market will close in observance, the stock market will remain open.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles will be closed from Saturday, Oct. 12 through Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Oct. 2024
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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
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As her funeral is shown on The Crown season 6, here’s everything to know about the royal ceremonial.Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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