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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
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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Veronica M. Stoddart,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
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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Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Someone creates the rituals that make an ordinary room feel safe.
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Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
These are objects of belonging that signal specific cultural moments, rituals and aesthetics, and many young people today are starting to experience them for the first time.
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Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
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Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Because Capricorn is an Earth sign, Thomas shared rituals connected to nature may feel especially powerful during this lunar phase.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
It’s designed to help coordinate Jewish mourning rituals and pass along information during the days after a death.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The film follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits, and survival means submitting to increasingly disturbing rituals with each turn of the season.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Veronica M. Stoddart,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Experts emphasize that consistent rituals, including touch and scent, are crucial for regulating the brain's stress systems, rather than just product formulas.
—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Someone creates the rituals that make an ordinary room feel safe.
—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
These are objects of belonging that signal specific cultural moments, rituals and aesthetics, and many young people today are starting to experience them for the first time.
—
Rotem Rozental,
The Conversation,
29 June 2026
Toni and Shakira appeared to be in trouble after one of the show’s most meta humiliation rituals, in which the group is treated to a showing of clips of themselves having private conversations about their castmates and lovers.
—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Because Capricorn is an Earth sign, Thomas shared rituals connected to nature may feel especially powerful during this lunar phase.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
It’s designed to help coordinate Jewish mourning rituals and pass along information during the days after a death.
—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2026
The film follows a husband and wife who buy their dream ranch only to discover the land is alive with ancient spirits, and survival means submitting to increasingly disturbing rituals with each turn of the season.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rituals
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Nearly 1 out of every 20 Americans could have reasonably expected tens of thousands of dollars in relief and shaped their spending habits accordingly.
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That means the mix in your mouth today is not fixed, and habits move it in one direction or the other over time.
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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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Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
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But even after just a few summer league practices and one summer league game, Conwell has already noticed the difference at the NBA level.
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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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Her portrayal of social customs appears almost fantastical in light of the transformation undergone by her protagonist.
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Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
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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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Handler and his son will not attend any five year memorial observances.
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This month was all about the art choices—and a couple clever tricks, too.
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Consider the four tricks designers keep up their sleeves for this exact situation.
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Go casual with denim shorts or lean more sophisticated with crisp trousers for the office — two ways Swift has styled white shirts before.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program.
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“Rituals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rituals. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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