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as in habits
a usual manner of behaving or doing
her morning ritual is to enjoy a bracing cup of coffee while reading the newspaper
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as in ceremonies
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
a ritual that the ancient peoples of that country believed would bring rain
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Recent Examples of rituals
Our Turkishness was manifest in small and decontextualized rituals that could hardly pass as some ‘authentic’ experience.
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Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Many of the treatments tap into Ayurvedic traditions, with an extensive menu of options including body work, energy treatment, facials, and other beauty rituals.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
This particular version is fancy fancy, because your sheep-counting rituals deserve nothing less.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Satisfying relationships have consistent patterns and rituals while also making room for curiosity and novelty.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Adding to that tranquility is a spa incorporating ocean minerals and coastal botanicals into its massages, facials, and body rituals.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But instead of providing a quiet sabbatical to eat up time while her kitchen is rebuilt, the small town of Manciano keeps pulling Kit into its rituals and rhythms.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
And on Friday, the Goop founder stripped down completely for a sauna session while sharing her favorite self-care rituals with her fans.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
According to Kathy Wu, PhD, the author of The Self-Regulation Handbook for Teens & Young Adults, families who engage in rituals like watching the Olympics together are supporting emotional regulation and resilience.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Many of the treatments tap into Ayurvedic traditions, with an extensive menu of options including body work, energy treatment, facials, and other beauty rituals.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026
This particular version is fancy fancy, because your sheep-counting rituals deserve nothing less.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
Satisfying relationships have consistent patterns and rituals while also making room for curiosity and novelty.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
Adding to that tranquility is a spa incorporating ocean minerals and coastal botanicals into its massages, facials, and body rituals.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
But instead of providing a quiet sabbatical to eat up time while her kitchen is rebuilt, the small town of Manciano keeps pulling Kit into its rituals and rhythms.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
And on Friday, the Goop founder stripped down completely for a sauna session while sharing her favorite self-care rituals with her fans.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
According to Kathy Wu, PhD, the author of The Self-Regulation Handbook for Teens & Young Adults, families who engage in rituals like watching the Olympics together are supporting emotional regulation and resilience.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rituals
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As malls have closed because of shifting consumer shopping habits and a desire for more lucrative development opportunities, the expansive empty buildings have taken on a new draw as a kind of postapocalyptic wasteland, much to the chagrin of local officials.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Osiecki lists various economic reasons for this emphasis on money habits, including rising housing costs, rising costs of everyday essentials like groceries and utilities, student loan and credit card debt.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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The theme for the opening ceremonies was armonia, or harmony, and many credit Kirsty Coventry, the International Olympic Committee president who is presiding over her first Games, with helping create the change in tone.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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As for how to combine this shoe with a guest look fit for upcoming ceremonies, there are two easy ways.—
Tatiana Ojea,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her practices all week, Glenn said, have been great.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Smith said changing tariff rates have also put additional strain on his customs brokers.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Days later, customs officials found chats with the same man on the phones of three European women, discussing organizing bombings in US cities, the documents show.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Three Palestinians were laid to rest in traditional Islamic funeral rites.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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By the power vested in him, Pritz conducted the rites inside the Egyptian.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Instead, here's how to make your house smell good with these tricks to tackle smelly odors in your home and promote pleasant scents.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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When later asked about the keys to forcing timing turnovers, Harmon said there are techniques and tricks of the trade that the Longhorns practice.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Much like the Christian and Catholic observances of the Lent season leading up to Easter, Ramadan’s date on the Gregorian calendar changes each year, since it’s based on the lunar calendar.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
5 Feb. 2026
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As in recent years, Russia representatives were not invited to the observances at Auschwitz due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s an elaborate schema—anger, lust, the whole list—finding ways to discern and regulate.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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And with consumer sentiment at its lowest in well over a decade, businesses have been looking for ways to get customers in the door.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rituals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rituals. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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