ritual

Example Sentences

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These materials are believed to be the remains of ritual meals and offerings made to the gods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

During a month of rehearsals before opening night, Mykkanen made exercising and walking through Central Park part of his ritual to escape from the opera's dark themes.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“For the coffee-lover, the intricate ritual of coffee preparation adds fun and pleasure to life,” he argues.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The ban comes days before the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, where people tidy the graves of loved ones and make ritual offerings.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

I assume this is a 1st-day ritual and not something we have to go through each morning.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty