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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
Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
In 2025, that emotional fast food ritual is back, this time pixelated and playfully spicy.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Leada Gore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The exhibition will include seals of the pharaohs, Egyptian statues, ritual vessels and other examples of Egypt’s cultural influence on Israel.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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It was consumed as ‘bhang’ during rituals, a tradition that persists in some regions today.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2025
In 2025, that emotional fast food ritual is back, this time pixelated and playfully spicy.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The idea of abolishing the twice-yearly time change ritual has grown increasingly popular in recent years and is on the radar of the Trump administration.
—Leada Gore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
The exhibition will include seals of the pharaohs, Egyptian statues, ritual vessels and other examples of Egypt’s cultural influence on Israel.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritual
Noun
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This highlights the immense impact of AI on people’s spending habits.—
Roman Eloshvili,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Digestive issues: If protein intake is high and fiber intake is low, changes in bowel habits, like constipation or diarrhea, may occur.—
Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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The pair will be feted at a ceremony to take place May 10 at Ca’ Giustinian, the Biennale’s headquarters.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
9 Apr. 2025
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In 2020, the year the student graduated according to the note, the college held an online ceremony.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The crowd jammed into the old mill are joined by West African ceremonial dancers and drummers, popping and locking hip-hop movers from the future, a deejay working turntables and a Rick James-style guitarist bedecked in sequins.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Nanette kills the virtual Robert Daly with his own ceremonial knife through his skull.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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While some partake in more traditional practices like prayer or mass on Easter Sunday, others enjoy a more secular interpretation with baskets, egg decorating, egg hunting, and of course, the Easter Bunny.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The practice allowed the meditators to view their devotion as closely tied to Magdalene.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Episode Nine: Taking cues from Stravinsky (or Picciotto, if that's your vibe), the Yellowjackets' rites of spring finally come to an end.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Vatican said on Thursday that the pope’s participation in Easter rites in a special Jubilee year is uncertain, depending on his improvement.—
Jason Horowitz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The next Pope would be installed in time for the new liturgical year, which will begin with Advent, on Sunday, November 30th, and carry the Jubilee celebrations through to next January.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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Following the Christian liturgical calendar, Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, which falls before Ash Wednesday.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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But back to the task at hand: One trick to schooling yourself while keeping things fun is taking a tour — or a few of them.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Held in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Hands Around the Courthouse event brings together community members, legal professionals and child advocates to spotlight the challenges faced by children in the foster care system, the release stated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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The victim’s name has not been released pending his formal identification and notification of his next of kin by the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office, which was closed Monday in observance of Cesar Chavez Day.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Ritual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritual. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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