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
In a signing ceremony, Trump announced that 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico would be coming February 1.
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David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The Big Cheese plans to serve pizza slices with a side of its Caesar salad to guests at the close of the ceremony.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The restaurant’s grand opening ceremony is from 5 to 8 a.m. Friday at 12612 Poway Road, Poway.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony
The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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David Goldman, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The Big Cheese plans to serve pizza slices with a side of its Caesar salad to guests at the close of the ceremony.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
The restaurant’s grand opening ceremony is from 5 to 8 a.m. Friday at 12612 Poway Road, Poway.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Post misconstrues video of Trump at Gabbard's swearing-in ceremony
The Threads post appeared to draw a false conclusion from Salcedo's remarks about not seeing Gabbard being sworn in during the Feb. 12 edition of his program.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ceremony
Noun
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Neighborhood theaters made attending movies a weekly or even daily ritual for audiences.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Eating Chomps has become a faithful ritual for an average day.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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The interfaith gathering was held in observance of Ramadan, the holiest month for believers of Islam.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Cultural and historical observances – including Black History Month and International Holocaust Remembrance Day – won’t be discouraged either.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Ceremony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremony. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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