ritual
Example Sentences
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He first found fame as a playwright, drawing on Persian legend and ritual.
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My wife of 71 years and I agree with the Emanuels on the ritual of eating together as a family.
Ronnie had many rituals they became accustomed to, including emptying the dishwasher each morning, to which Rob would act surprised to avoid Ronnie's disappointment.
From BBC
Religion isn't always part of it - many athletes have rituals they "must" follow before a big game or race to centre themselves.
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But every December we collectively suspend optimization and replace it with a ritual that specializes in misallocation.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.