as in rituals
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the funeral of a pope is usually marked by rich pageantry and elaborate ceremonials
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Cowboy hats, jeans, a lot of alcohol and bull riding combine into a special mix of hypermasculine rituals at Mexican rodeo shows.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The daunting 11-page press release is packed with names, events, series, festivals, jazz series, song series, new music series, new music everything (22 commissions), recitals, rituals, opera, YOLA — within Walt Disney Concert Hall and without.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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He was later seen signing autographs for young fans as the ceremonies came to a close.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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What set this year apart was how readily an emboldened O’Brien — and the show around him — embraced Oscar traditions that past ceremonies have shied away from.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
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What makes the piece even more precious is that, in addition to Elizabeth, as many as 62 more children of the royal family have worn it for their own baptismal rites, including Charles and Diana's sons, Prince William and Prince Harry.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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Their burial places were viewed as offering protection to the community, and they were honored like saints with festivals and religious rites.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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Faith observances during historic milestones Trump isn’t the only president to discuss religion during a major milestone celebration.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Though distinct in their own right, the observances intersect on many levels.—
Ernesto Fonts,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Ceremonials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonials. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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