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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
While many cultures around the world have long celebrated this threshold with unique rituals that honor both abundance and release in the days leading up to winter, today’s rituals capture a more contemporary perspective on the seasonal shift.
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
That readiness extends to his daily rituals.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Indonesia is a nation comprising over 17,000 islands, each with its own rhythm, rituals, and rare beauty.
—Desiree Norman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Historically used in West African spiritual rituals, ibogaine has gained attention in recent years as an experimental treatment for opioid addiction.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
At the Hōshi Ryokan, the daily rituals of preparing baths or meals resemble a kind of stewardship — something that has kept the inn alive for more than 1,300 years.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
While some tools seemed specifically made for gravesites, others were broken into pieces as part of intricate rituals.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
That readiness extends to his daily rituals.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Indonesia is a nation comprising over 17,000 islands, each with its own rhythm, rituals, and rare beauty.
—Desiree Norman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
Happy hours are sacred rituals for many American workers, but a handful of states continue to ban them.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Historically used in West African spiritual rituals, ibogaine has gained attention in recent years as an experimental treatment for opioid addiction.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
At the Hōshi Ryokan, the daily rituals of preparing baths or meals resemble a kind of stewardship — something that has kept the inn alive for more than 1,300 years.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
While some tools seemed specifically made for gravesites, others were broken into pieces as part of intricate rituals.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
After congregants walked around reflecting and connecting with the Cathedral, Roberson resumed services with familiar rituals —communion, peace offerings and prayers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rituals
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Without coaching and governance, teams fall back on old habits or work around the system altogether.—
Tyler Christiansen,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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In many ways, the platform has become a valuable resource for users to get culinary inspiration, receive expert advice and improve their eating habits.—
Mariette Williams,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Notably, most viewers are watching the Emmys and other award ceremonies in bite-sized clips, scattered through social media timelines, rather than the full ceremony, and don’t pay as much attention to the running time.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pregame ceremonies honored the victims and heroes of the terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people in 2001.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The White House has floated a goal of 3,000 daily ICE arrests, raising concerns among advocates who say such quotas encourage indiscriminate enforcement practices and undermine due process protections.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to Global Canopy’s Forest500 rankings, only 3% of companies that produce commodities that contribute to deforestation--including beef, leather, palm oil, pulp and paper, soy, timber, cocoa, rubber, and coffee--have strong commitments and practices to reduce forest clearing.—
Marianne Krasny,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The customs hiring is going to increase the capacity within its global forwarding division by close to 40%, according to Robertson.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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The tour explores etiquette rules, superstitions and customs of a home funeral service from the turn of the 20th century.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
13 Sep. 2025
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Other tools found in the gravesites appear to be brand new and were buried with the dead during funerary rites.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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The film begins with our protagonist, Ahmed, carrying out his late father’s funeral rites while verses are read from an ancient Hindu text, the Bhagavad Gita.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, Stubblebine hinted to me that the company might have some AI tricks up its sleeve.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Scientists and doctors, as well as mediums and theologians, carried out numerous experiments and parlour tricks to establish a relationship between spirit and matter.—
Leah Hudson,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to San Diego’s Acting Chief Innovation Officer Alexander Hempton, Mayor Gloria is urging his team to use this moment of financial strain as an opportunity to propose new ideas and work in new ways without sacrificing effectiveness.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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From my experience working across portfolio companies and B2B SaaS environments, a structured 90-day review offers one of the most reliable ways to assess momentum.—
Matthew Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Rituals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rituals. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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