as in ritual
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Recent Examples of ritualistic
This means the elite of El Salvador likely traded in ritualistic traditions and customs across great distances, contradicting previous beliefs that these communities were isolated, according to Antiquity.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
During the trial, Allen's defense tried to argue the girls were killed in a ritualistic sacrifice by Odinists, members of a Norse pagan religion linked with White nationalism, the Associated Press and CNN previously reported, citing defense motions.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
There's something just so horrific and almost ritualistic about it, which, again, feels right for Lumon.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The film culminates in a ritualistic dance at Shibuya Crossing, where Anpu silently judges the hearts of passersby.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
During the trial, Allen's defense tried to argue the girls were killed in a ritualistic sacrifice by Odinists, members of a Norse pagan religion linked with White nationalism, the Associated Press and CNN previously reported, citing defense motions.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
There's something just so horrific and almost ritualistic about it, which, again, feels right for Lumon.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2025
The film culminates in a ritualistic dance at Shibuya Crossing, where Anpu silently judges the hearts of passersby.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ritualistic
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The power of ritual Tan, of Case Western Reserve, said the conclave’s shift from its Eurocentric foundations and focus is largely the handiwork of Francis himself, who appointed 108 of the 135 electors who will elect his successor.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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And while Sephardic families have a ceremony to mark the end of Passover, for Jews with roots in Eastern Europe, there's a bit of a ritual vacuum.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Ritualistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ritualistic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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