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

Though Meredith and the Stones are similarly ritualistic, Everett’s new girlfriend’s rigidity rubs against the Stones’ adaptable attitudes.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

In ancient times, slaying a leopard was not just an act of bravery but a ritualistic feat that conferred societal prestige.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2025

This is all like a formal ritualistic performance for both of us.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman