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Plural
ceremonies
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a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed
- The graduation ceremony honored the achievements of the students.
- They attended a traditional wedding ceremony at the church.
- The ceremony to commemorate the national holiday was held in the town square.
- She participated in an ancient ceremony to celebrate the harvest season.
- The ceremony included a series of rituals passed down through generations.
Synonyms:
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the act of formally performing or celebrating a social, religious, etc. event
- The wedding ceremony was beautiful and heartfelt.
- They attended a graduation ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments.
- The inauguration ceremony marked the beginning of his term as mayor.
- A traditional tea ceremony was performed to honor their guests.
- The award ceremony recognized the achievements of the community members.
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the formal and traditional actions performed during a solemn occasion
- He followed the ceremony with great respect, ensuring every detail was perfect.
- The ceremony dictated that guests should remain silent during the proceedings.
- In keeping with the ceremony, they bowed their heads in unison.
- She found comfort in the ceremony, as it brought a sense of order to the event.
- The ceremony of the inauguration was steeped in tradition and formality.