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ceremonies

NOUN

ritual; celebratory observation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commemoration function observance parade rite service show

STRONG

ceremonial custom formality liturgy ordinance sacrament solemnity tradition

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect

NOUN

etiquette

Synonyms

STRONG

ceremonial conformity decorum form formalism formality nicety politeness pomp preciseness prescription propriety protocol strictness usage

WEAK

formal courtesy

Antonyms

STRONG

bad manners impoliteness impropriety rudeness

Example Sentences

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Commencement speakers, including former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, were met with boos when they invoked AI at graduation ceremonies this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

While the White House has emphasized that no new medical concerns prompted the upcoming visit, Trump’s health remains closely watched as he maintains a demanding public schedule filled with rallies, travel, ceremonies and high-profile appearances.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Jem Wakeman, the master of ceremonies, said it was the "hottest" event he had ever done.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

And in the recent past, there have been plenty of other A.I.-inflected ceremonies that proceeded without disruption, even as a few others elicited some outrage.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

Our master of ceremonies, Kwame, is pacing back and forth in his tuxedo, flipping through his joke notebook.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein