ceremonies

NOUN

ritual; celebratory observation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commemoration function observance parade rite service show

STRONG

ceremonial custom formality liturgy ordinance sacrament solemnity tradition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect

NOUN

etiquette

Synonyms

STRONG

ceremonial conformity decorum form formalism formality nicety politeness pomp preciseness prescription propriety protocol strictness usage

WEAK

formal courtesy

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness impropriety rudeness

Example Sentences

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The festival culminates in two days of ceremonies as Koovagam briefly becomes a rare space of acceptance.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

He interrupts Medal of Honor ceremonies to talk about it.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

New recruits sign up to a strict internal code of conduct, their swearing-in ceremonies sometimes conducted by videoconference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Honorary degrees will also be conferred at the University's summer and winter graduation ceremonies, with recipients including musicians Deacon Blue and Eddi Reader.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

There will not be the usual ceremonies of an episcopal visit, for this is no occasion of celebration.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein