ritualize

Example Sentences

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The nails also symbolize self-expression and the small acts of personal upkeep that many people rely on — or ritualize — in order to persevere on a daily basis.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2021

Not a church-goer, O’Daniel saw the temple as an opportunity to ritualize loss and grief.

From Salon • May 17, 2019

In your case, it might mean learning to ritualize walking outdoors, reading poetry or listening to a favorite piece of music.

From Washington Post • Aug. 10, 2018

Both works ritualize "Macbeth" into a stylized allegory without sacrificing any of the visceral horror.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2015

Can civilization go farther than to ritualize death as we have done?

From Rosinante to the Road Again by Dos Passos, John