ceremony

noun

ˈser-ə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce ceremony (audio)
Definition of ceremonynext
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 Wolverine supported the launch of Wheatland at The Run for a Million event in Las Vegas through experiential activations, rider seeding and award ceremony sponsorship. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 This year's ceremony marks the medal's 10th anniversary, with filmmaker Ridley Scott also among the 2026 honourees. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026 During her April 10, 2010 ordination, held at a Lutheran church, Katz recalled that Denomme spent most of the ceremony lying on the floor on a bed of choir robes and pillows. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The first graduation ceremony was held this past July, Garland said. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ceremony
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ritual
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  • Other amenities include a Wellbeing by Auberge program, complete with thermal rituals, skin therapies, and more luxe treatments rooted in a holistic approach to health and longevity.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Estes said the aqueduct's water was used for both practical and religious purposes, including cleaning up after sacrifices and performing purification rituals at the Temple Mount.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ritual

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