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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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New college graduates booed commencement speakers who spoke of the benefits of artificial intelligence during their graduation ceremonies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Taken together, the ceremonies reflect a synchronized messaging moment across the military graduation circuit.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

On Thursday evening, USC awarded Dudamel an honorary doctorate during its graduation ceremonies at the Coliseum, where Dudamel also gave the commencement speech.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

More recent ceremonies have been held at the Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

His successors strengthened the resulting embryonic Zulu state by expanding its judicial system, policing, and ceremonies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond