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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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Recent Examples of observances
Over time, Muharram observances became woven into civic and cultural life across parts of the region, where some Hindus participated as musicians in processions and others crafted tazias.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Handler and his son will not attend any five year memorial observances.
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Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The Sacramento area has held free Juneteenth festivals and celebrations for decades, with festivities expanding as official observances on the local, state and national levels has continued expanding.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.
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Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Memorial Day observances were also held at Forest Lawn memorial parks in Covina Hills, Hollywood Hills and Glendale.
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Daily News,
25 May 2026
In the United States, flags are lowered to half-staff on certain national observances and following the deaths of notable public officials.
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 May 2026
As Memorial Day observances take place on May 25, participants in parts of the eastern half of the United States could be dodging showers and thunderstorms, while the west remains mostly dry and hot.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
That means offices and observances tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, such as Miami Dade Black Affairs initiatives, Women’s History Month programming, and a wide range of cultural and heritage related programming across Florida.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Handler and his son will not attend any five year memorial observances.
—
Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The Sacramento area has held free Juneteenth festivals and celebrations for decades, with festivities expanding as official observances on the local, state and national levels has continued expanding.
—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Kiddon harkened back to the early days of the La Grange post’s Memorial Day observances, which have been a tradition there for 82 years.
—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2026
Memorial Day observances were also held at Forest Lawn memorial parks in Covina Hills, Hollywood Hills and Glendale.
—
Daily News,
25 May 2026
In the United States, flags are lowered to half-staff on certain national observances and following the deaths of notable public officials.
—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 May 2026
As Memorial Day observances take place on May 25, participants in parts of the eastern half of the United States could be dodging showers and thunderstorms, while the west remains mostly dry and hot.
—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
That means offices and observances tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, such as Miami Dade Black Affairs initiatives, Women’s History Month programming, and a wide range of cultural and heritage related programming across Florida.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for observances
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The researchers then tested whether the theory could explain the observations.
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Using proxies for past weather and more recent observations, studies confirm that climate is warming.
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Treatments include facials, massages, body therapies, and holistic rejuvenating rituals, incorporating the resort's proprietary skincare brand, Mirbeau Glow, along with high-end French lines Yon-Ka and Caudalie.
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Experts emphasize that consistent rituals, including touch and scent, are crucial for regulating the brain's stress systems, rather than just product formulas.
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What’s behind those giant flags in World Cup pregame ceremonies?
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Crowds gathered on Saturday outside the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran as public funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several members of his family began.
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Among the artifacts returned by Switzerland is a Benin Eroro, a four-sided ceremonial bell that played a central role in royal rites, political functions, and battle.
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Her book captures the community’s most personal moments, from family life and weddings to sacred religious rites.
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“Observances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observances. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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