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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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After new observations, 2024 YR4 is thought to have a diameter of about 98–213 feet (30–65 meters).—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025 -
There are many other sectors that are considered end-users for space weather observations, forecasts, research, and even modeling for future events that could have devastating effects.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Subsequent ceremonies have been much tamer, although plenty of contenders will figuratively duke it out at this year's awards, which features one of the most competitive best picture races in years.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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The awards were handed out in concurrent ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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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 24 Apr. 2025.
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