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as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the coronation ceremony requires absolute solemnity
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as in ritual
an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
the solemnities of the Easter vigil service
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Recent Examples of solemnity
The overnight journey evokes a wide range of emotions in Sardinia’s pilgrims — joy, hope, solemnity and catharsis.
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New York Times,
19 May 2026
For McQuoid, that appears to mean making a film devoid of color, shooting the incoherent fight sequences against murky backdrops, and treating the origin story of secondary protagonist Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) with the solemnity of a biblical reading.
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Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
There were plenty of moments of silliness to go along with the solemnity in Tuesday’s show.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be observed in local Catholic churches with characteristic solemnity, dignity and beauty.
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From Staff Reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
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New York Times,
19 May 2026
For McQuoid, that appears to mean making a film devoid of color, shooting the incoherent fight sequences against murky backdrops, and treating the origin story of secondary protagonist Kitana (Adeline Rudolph) with the solemnity of a biblical reading.
—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
There were plenty of moments of silliness to go along with the solemnity in Tuesday’s show.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be observed in local Catholic churches with characteristic solemnity, dignity and beauty.
—
From Staff Reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for solemnity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnity
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Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin.
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The probe was delayed from 2022, and headed for the asteroid Psyche, using a Mars-gravity assist and not arriving until August 2029.
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That the ritual continues Saturday after Saturday, year after year, is its own kind of small miracle.
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Supporters argue that the gatherings represent a form of devotion untethered from rigid rituals and the gatekeeping normally associated with temples or religious processions.
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As these events unfold, Early’s earnestness blurs comedy and drama, to surprisingly heartfelt effect.
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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At the April topping-off ceremony, Lightfoot, who left office in 2023, took credit for the rising casino, perhaps the signature achievement of her administration.
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Last week, the president abruptly canceled a housing bill signing ceremony, blocking the legislation from immediately becoming law.
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Critical infrastructure must assume persistent aerial observation as a baseline condition of operations, and operators must rehearse drone incidents with the same seriousness as cyberattacks or active shooter scenarios.
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Far from being disengaged from the city’s fiscal challenges, residents demonstrated a clear understanding of the seriousness of this issue to the future of Chicago.
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Congress officially designated the last Monday in September to honor that observance.
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The June nonfarm payrolls report is due out Thursday instead of the usual Friday because the market is closed Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
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“Solemnity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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