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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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 -
The 77th annual Writers Guild Awards were handed out on Saturday in concurrent ceremonies at the Edison Ballroom in New York and Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
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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“Ceremonials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ceremonials. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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