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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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He interrupts Medal of Honor ceremonies to talk about it.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

That impulsiveness also manifests itself in "violations" of diplomatic protocol and solemn military ceremonies, Rowland said.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 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

Many had predicted that Expedition 33 would win in the majority of categories in which it was nominated but, true to form, the Bafta Games Awards didn't quite follow the lead of other ceremonies.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Did they have ceremonies, moral codes, sports contests and religious rituals?

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari