ritualistic

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Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

During Tutankhamun's lifetime, for instance, people in Crete were linked to the so-called "poppy goddess" in clearly ritualistic settings.

From Science Daily • Dec. 18, 2025

Her sonic spectrum is panoramic, from esoteric folktronica murmurs and camouflaged industrial noise to the cosmic stillness of “Un Nombre Propio” and the ritualistic piano of “Las Ramas.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

I tend to be quite ritualistic with my traditions as I find my footing as a 20-something.

From Salon • Jan. 4, 2025

I decide to talk to her about it later, when we’re not in the middle of a ritualistic ceremony.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly